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DE53 CFL

2003 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

Green Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
ColourGreen
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 198,555 miles on the clock, averaging 13,056 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DE53 CFL

MOT Status
Due date passed
198,555
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
13,056

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 reading198,555 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,417
Average per year13,056
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DE53 CFL 57k92k128k163k199k '06'17'13

Check DE53 CFL

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage198,555 miles
Since last MOT+14,417 miles
PASS
Mileage184,138 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage184,138 miles
Since last MOT+14,529 miles
PASS
Mileage169,609 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,608 miles
Since last MOT+11,282 miles
PASS
Mileage158,326 miles
Since last MOT+9,785 miles
PASS
Mileage148,541 miles
Since last MOT+76 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,465 miles
Since last MOT+4,324 miles
PASS
Mileage144,141 miles
Since last MOT+150 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,991 miles
Since last MOT+4,581 miles
PASS
Mileage139,410 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,400 miles
Since last MOT+21,204 miles
PASS
Mileage118,196 miles
Since last MOT+23,627 miles
PASS
Mileage94,569 miles
Since last MOT+19,889 miles
PASS
Mileage74,680 miles
Since last MOT+17,564 miles
PASS
Mileage57,116 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 CFL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DE53 CFL

What car is DE53 CFL?

DE53 CFL is a green Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DE53 CFL?

The last recorded mileage for DE53 CFL was 198,555 miles, recorded on 24 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE53 CFL passed its MOT?

DE53 CFL has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 24 Jul 2017.

Is DE53 CFL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 CFL 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 DE53 CFL?

DE53 CFL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.