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EA53 VZE

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 136,730 miles on the clock, averaging 8,894 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EA53 VZE

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,730
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
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
8,894

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading136,730 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year8,894
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 VZE 48k70k92k115k137k '07'17'13

Check EA53 VZE

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,730 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,726 miles
Since last MOT+4,857 miles
PASS
Mileage131,869 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,867 miles
Since last MOT+6,714 miles
PASS
Mileage125,153 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,141 miles
Since last MOT+7,998 miles
PASS
Mileage117,143 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,140 miles
Since last MOT+7,422 miles
PASS
Mileage109,718 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,714 miles
Since last MOT+9,357 miles
PASS
Mileage100,357 miles
Since last MOT+8,893 miles
PASS
Mileage91,464 miles
Since last MOT+9,898 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,566 miles
Since last MOT+8,162 miles
PASS
Mileage73,404 miles
Since last MOT+10,929 miles
PASS
Mileage62,475 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,475 miles
Since last MOT+14,649 miles
PASS
Mileage47,826 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 VZE
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 VZE

What car is EA53 VZE?

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

What is the mileage of EA53 VZE?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 VZE was 136,730 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 VZE passed its MOT?

EA53 VZE has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Mar 2017.

Is EA53 VZE ULEZ compliant?

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

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