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EA53 TLU

2003 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
ColourRed
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 90,479 miles on the clock, averaging 6,239 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EA53 TLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,479
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,239

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

Below average
Latest reading90,479 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,473
Average per year6,239
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 TLU 30k45k60k75k90k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,479 miles
Since last MOT+3,473 miles
PASS
Mileage87,006 miles
Since last MOT+596 miles
PASS
Mileage86,410 miles
Since last MOT+4,110 miles
PASS
Mileage82,300 miles
Since last MOT+5,560 miles
PASS
Mileage76,740 miles
Since last MOT+7,362 miles
PASS
Mileage69,378 miles
Since last MOT+10,940 miles
PASS
Mileage58,438 miles
Since last MOT+9,523 miles
PASS
Mileage48,915 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,915 miles
Since last MOT+6,565 miles
PASS
Mileage42,350 miles
Since last MOT+4,655 miles
PASS
Mileage37,695 miles
Since last MOT+8,166 miles
PASS
Mileage29,529 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EA53 TLU

What car is EA53 TLU?

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

What is the mileage of EA53 TLU?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 TLU was 90,479 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 TLU passed its MOT?

EA53 TLU has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 16 Jul 2016.

Is EA53 TLU ULEZ compliant?

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

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