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DE53 VRO

2003 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
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 2003 Ford Mondeo Diesel 1998cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 107,793 miles on the clock, averaging 4,976 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DE53 VRO

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,793
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,976

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading107,793 miles
Reading date
Miles last year46
Average per year4,976
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DE53 VRO 72k81k90k99k108k '07'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,793 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,747 miles
Since last MOT+2,313 miles
PASS
Mileage105,434 miles
Since last MOT+5,125 miles
PASS
Mileage100,309 miles
Since last MOT+6,818 miles
PASS
Mileage93,491 miles
Since last MOT+245 miles
PASS
Mileage93,246 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,246 miles
Since last MOT+1,177 miles
PASS
Mileage92,069 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,065 miles
Since last MOT+78 miles
PASS
Mileage91,987 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,986 miles
Since last MOT+3,056 miles
PASS
Mileage88,930 miles
Since last MOT+71 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,859 miles
Since last MOT+16,434 miles
PASS
Mileage72,425 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 VRO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourBlue
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 VRO

What car is DE53 VRO?

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

What is the mileage of DE53 VRO?

The last recorded mileage for DE53 VRO was 107,793 miles, recorded on 5 Mar 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE53 VRO passed its MOT?

DE53 VRO has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Mar 2014.

Is DE53 VRO ULEZ compliant?

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

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