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EA53 VYU

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 131,847 miles on the clock, averaging 9,852 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EA53 VYU

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,847
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,852

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 reading131,847 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,511
Average per year9,852
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 VYU 19k47k76k104k132k '06'18'14

Check EA53 VYU

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,847 miles
Since last MOT+5,511 miles
PASS
Mileage126,336 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,334 miles
Since last MOT+237 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,097 miles
Since last MOT+7,980 miles
PASS
Mileage118,117 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,117 miles
Since last MOT+8,019 miles
PASS
Mileage110,098 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,097 miles
Since last MOT+14,046 miles
PASS
Mileage96,051 miles
Since last MOT+16,371 miles
PASS
Mileage79,680 miles
Since last MOT+7,991 miles
PASS
Mileage71,689 miles
Since last MOT+78 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,611 miles
Since last MOT+5,887 miles
PASS
Mileage65,724 miles
Since last MOT+9,126 miles
PASS
Mileage56,598 miles
Since last MOT+6,824 miles
PASS
Mileage49,774 miles
Since last MOT+13,486 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,288 miles
Since last MOT+17,109 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,179 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 VYU
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 VYU

What car is EA53 VYU?

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

What is the mileage of EA53 VYU?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 VYU was 131,847 miles, recorded on 5 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 VYU passed its MOT?

EA53 VYU has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 May 2018.

Is EA53 VYU ULEZ compliant?

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

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