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EA53 RZL

2003 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
ColourSilver
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 157,773 miles on the clock, averaging 14,521 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EA53 RZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,773
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
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
14,521

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 reading157,773 miles
Reading date
Miles last year290
Average per year14,521
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 RZL 28k60k93k125k158k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,773 miles
Since last MOT+290 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,483 miles
Since last MOT+5,078 miles
PASS
Mileage152,405 miles
Since last MOT+9,470 miles
PASS
Mileage142,935 miles
Since last MOT+153 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,782 miles
Since last MOT+14,161 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,621 miles
Since last MOT+30,154 miles
PASS
Mileage98,467 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,467 miles
Since last MOT+36,024 miles
PASS
Mileage62,443 miles
Since last MOT+16,465 miles
PASS
Mileage45,978 miles
Since last MOT+7,318 miles
PASS
Mileage38,660 miles
Since last MOT+5,224 miles
PASS
Mileage33,436 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,436 miles
Since last MOT+5,442 miles
PASS
Mileage27,994 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 RZL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EA53 RZL

What car is EA53 RZL?

EA53 RZL is an silver Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EA53 RZL?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 RZL was 157,773 miles, recorded on 5 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 RZL passed its MOT?

EA53 RZL has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Oct 2015.

Is EA53 RZL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA53 RZL 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 EA53 RZL?

EA53 RZL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.