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AP53 DFA

2003 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
ColourSilver
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 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 157,884 miles on the clock, averaging 13,899 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AP53 DFA

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,884
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
13,899

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 reading157,884 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,840
Average per year13,899
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP53 DFA 85k103k122k140k158k '06'12'10

Check AP53 DFA

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,884 miles
Since last MOT+13,840 miles
PASS
Mileage144,044 miles
Since last MOT+15,557 miles
PASS
Mileage128,487 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,483 miles
Since last MOT+11,879 miles
PASS
Mileage116,604 miles
Since last MOT+7,036 miles
PASS
Mileage109,568 miles
Since last MOT+24,403 miles
PASS
Mileage85,165 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 DFA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AP53 DFA

What car is AP53 DFA?

AP53 DFA is an silver Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AP53 DFA?

The last recorded mileage for AP53 DFA was 157,884 miles, recorded on 1 Feb 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP53 DFA passed its MOT?

AP53 DFA has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 Feb 2012.

Is AP53 DFA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP53 DFA 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 AP53 DFA?

AP53 DFA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.