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VE53 LBZ

2003 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
ColourBlack
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 6 (45% pass rate). It has 263,292 miles on the clock, averaging 28,371 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for VE53 LBZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
263,292
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
45%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
28,371

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading263,292 miles
Reading date
Miles last year23,312
Average per year28,371
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VE53 LBZ 90k133k176k220k263k '06'12'09

Check VE53 LBZ

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage263,292 miles
Since last MOT+23,312 miles
PASS
Mileage239,980 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage239,980 miles
Since last MOT+15,675 miles
FAIL
Mileage224,305 miles
Since last MOT+30,855 miles
PASS
Mileage193,450 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage193,441 miles
Since last MOT+37,959 miles
PASS
Mileage155,482 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,476 miles
Since last MOT+41,067 miles
PASS
Mileage114,409 miles
Since last MOT+24,699 miles
PASS
Mileage89,710 miles
Since last MOT+193 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,517 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 LBZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VE53 LBZ

What car is VE53 LBZ?

VE53 LBZ is a black Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VE53 LBZ?

The last recorded mileage for VE53 LBZ was 263,292 miles, recorded on 29 Dec 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE53 LBZ passed its MOT?

VE53 LBZ has had 11 MOT tests with a 45% pass rate (5 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 29 Dec 2012.

Is VE53 LBZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE53 LBZ 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 VE53 LBZ?

VE53 LBZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.