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EA53 UML

2003 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 173,691 miles on the clock, averaging 10,319 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EA53 UML

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,691
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,319

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 reading173,691 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14
Average per year10,319
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 UML 93k114k134k154k174k '07'14'10

Check EA53 UML

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,691 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,677 miles
Since last MOT+7,514 miles
PASS
Mileage166,163 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,163 miles
Since last MOT+7,178 miles
PASS
Mileage158,985 miles
Since last MOT+104 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,881 miles
Since last MOT+9,028 miles
PASS
Mileage149,853 miles
Since last MOT+4,843 miles
PASS
Mileage145,010 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,003 miles
Since last MOT+11,370 miles
PASS
Mileage133,633 miles
Since last MOT+14,002 miles
PASS
Mileage119,631 miles
Since last MOT+11,917 miles
PASS
Mileage107,714 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,714 miles
Since last MOT+14,231 miles
PASS
Mileage93,483 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,483 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EA53 UML

What car is EA53 UML?

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

What is the mileage of EA53 UML?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 UML was 173,691 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 UML passed its MOT?

EA53 UML has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Nov 2014.

Is EA53 UML ULEZ compliant?

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

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