Vehicle summary
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 Petrol 1998cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 223,242 miles on the clock, averaging 15,494 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for DE53 VHL
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 223,242 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10 |
| Average per year | 15,494 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DE53 VHL |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Mondeo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1998cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DE53 VHL
What car is DE53 VHL?
DE53 VHL is a silver Ford Mondeo, petrol (1998cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DE53 VHL?
The last recorded mileage for DE53 VHL was 223,242 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DE53 VHL passed its MOT?
DE53 VHL has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Aug 2017.
Is DE53 VHL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 VHL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is DE53 VHL?
DE53 VHL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.