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 1999cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 113,921 miles on the clock, averaging 5,639 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for DE53 VSJ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 113,921 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,075 |
| Average per year | 5,639 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DE53 VSJ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Mondeo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1999cc |
| 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 VSJ
What car is DE53 VSJ?
DE53 VSJ is a red Ford Mondeo, petrol (1999cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DE53 VSJ?
The last recorded mileage for DE53 VSJ was 113,921 miles, recorded on 24 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DE53 VSJ passed its MOT?
DE53 VSJ has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 24 Aug 2018.
Is DE53 VSJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 VSJ 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 VSJ?
DE53 VSJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.