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DC53 EXU

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 178,773 miles on the clock, averaging 12,152 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DC53 EXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,773
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
12,152

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 reading178,773 miles
Reading date
Miles last year23,360
Average per year12,152
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DC53 EXU 50k82k114k147k179k '07'17'11

Check DC53 EXU

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,773 miles
Since last MOT+23,360 miles
PASS
Mileage155,413 miles
Since last MOT+22,196 miles
PASS
Mileage133,217 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,209 miles
Since last MOT+9,632 miles
PASS
Mileage123,577 miles
Since last MOT+7,117 miles
PASS
Mileage116,460 miles
Since last MOT+7,536 miles
PASS
Mileage108,924 miles
Since last MOT+7,373 miles
PASS
Mileage101,551 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,551 miles
Since last MOT+5,137 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,414 miles
Since last MOT+12,242 miles
PASS
Mileage84,172 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,172 miles
Since last MOT+12,542 miles
PASS
Mileage71,630 miles
Since last MOT+9,648 miles
PASS
Mileage61,982 miles
Since last MOT+12,138 miles
PASS
Mileage49,844 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 EXU
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 EXU

What car is DC53 EXU?

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

What is the mileage of DC53 EXU?

The last recorded mileage for DC53 EXU was 178,773 miles, recorded on 16 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DC53 EXU passed its MOT?

DC53 EXU has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Aug 2017.

Is DC53 EXU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DC53 EXU 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 EXU?

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