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CE53 VLW

2003 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

Silver Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 187,362 miles on the clock, averaging 12,611 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 VLW

MOT Status
Due date passed
187,362
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
12,611

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading187,362 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year12,611
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 VLW 50k84k119k153k187k '06'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage187,362 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,361 miles
Since last MOT+4,439 miles
PASS
Mileage182,922 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage182,922 miles
Since last MOT+5,301 miles
PASS
Mileage177,621 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,621 miles
Since last MOT+6,565 miles
PASS
Mileage171,056 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,056 miles
Since last MOT+1,532 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,524 miles
Since last MOT+6,563 miles
PASS
Mileage162,961 miles
Since last MOT+11,237 miles
PASS
Mileage151,724 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,724 miles
Since last MOT+22,231 miles
PASS
Mileage129,493 miles
Since last MOT+20,512 miles
PASS
Mileage108,981 miles
Since last MOT+22,538 miles
PASS
Mileage86,443 miles
Since last MOT+3,446 miles
PASS
Mileage82,997 miles
Since last MOT+16,709 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,288 miles
Since last MOT+16,209 miles
PASS
Mileage50,079 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 VLW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CE53 VLW

What car is CE53 VLW?

CE53 VLW is a silver Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.

What is the mileage of CE53 VLW?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 VLW was 187,362 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 VLW passed its MOT?

CE53 VLW has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 Aug 2017.

Is CE53 VLW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE53 VLW 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 CE53 VLW?

CE53 VLW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.