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DC53 EXA

2004 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

Blue Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2004
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 2004 Ford Mondeo Diesel 1998cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 186,523 miles on the clock, averaging 7,501 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DC53 EXA

MOT Status
Due date passed
186,523
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,501

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading186,523 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,189
Average per year7,501
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DC53 EXA 80k107k133k160k187k '06'21'14

Check DC53 EXA

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage186,523 miles
Since last MOT+5,189 miles
PASS
Mileage181,334 miles
Since last MOT+108 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,226 miles
Since last MOT+8,572 miles
PASS
Mileage172,654 miles
Since last MOT+5,749 miles
PASS
Mileage166,905 miles
Since last MOT+10,072 miles
PASS
Mileage156,833 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,833 miles
Since last MOT+7,993 miles
PASS
Mileage148,840 miles
Since last MOT+9,425 miles
PASS
Mileage139,415 miles
Since last MOT+5,485 miles
PASS
Mileage133,930 miles
Since last MOT+5,081 miles
PASS
Mileage128,849 miles
PASS
Mileage132,170 miles
Since last MOT+14,194 miles
PASS
Mileage117,976 miles
Since last MOT+3,343 miles
PASS
Mileage114,633 miles
Since last MOT+3,946 miles
PASS
Mileage110,687 miles
Since last MOT+3,165 miles
PASS
Mileage107,522 miles
Since last MOT+2,041 miles
PASS
Mileage105,481 miles
Since last MOT+426 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,055 miles
Since last MOT+24,854 miles
PASS
Mileage80,201 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 EXA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeDC — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DC53 EXA

What car is DC53 EXA?

DC53 EXA is a blue Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Chester in 2004.

What is the mileage of DC53 EXA?

The last recorded mileage for DC53 EXA was 186,523 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DC53 EXA passed its MOT?

DC53 EXA has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 20 Feb 2021.

Is DC53 EXA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DC53 EXA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is DC53 EXA?

DC53 EXA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.