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SY53 UKZ

2003 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Ford Mondeo Diesel 1998cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 38,550 miles on the clock, averaging 1,452 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY53 UKZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
38,550
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
1,452

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading38,550 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-72,952
Average per year1,452
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY53 UKZ 29k31k34k36k39k '06'13'08

Check SY53 UKZ

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage38,550 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,502 miles
Since last MOT+22,259 miles
PASS
Mileage89,243 miles
Since last MOT+18,830 miles
PASS
Mileage70,413 miles
Since last MOT+18,880 miles
PASS
Mileage51,533 miles
Since last MOT+22,310 miles
PASS
Mileage29,223 miles
Since last MOT+520 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,703 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 UKZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SY53 UKZ

What car is SY53 UKZ?

SY53 UKZ is an blue Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.

What is the mileage of SY53 UKZ?

The last recorded mileage for SY53 UKZ was 38,550 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY53 UKZ passed its MOT?

SY53 UKZ has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Jun 2013.

Is SY53 UKZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY53 UKZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SY53 UKZ?

SY53 UKZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.