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EA53 VZJ

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 147,984 miles on the clock, averaging 9,954 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EA53 VZJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,984
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
9,954

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 reading147,984 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-39,991
Average per year9,954
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 VZJ 68k88k108k128k148k '06'14'11

Check EA53 VZJ

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,984 miles
PASS
Mileage187,975 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage187,975 miles
Since last MOT+3,983 miles
PASS
Mileage183,992 miles
Since last MOT+4,121 miles
PASS
Mileage179,871 miles
Since last MOT+30,000 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,871 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,607 miles
Since last MOT+24,087 miles
PASS
Mileage138,520 miles
Since last MOT+24,119 miles
PASS
Mileage114,401 miles
Since last MOT+23,793 miles
PASS
Mileage90,608 miles
Since last MOT+22,285 miles
PASS
Mileage68,323 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 VZJ
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 VZJ

What car is EA53 VZJ?

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

What is the mileage of EA53 VZJ?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 VZJ was 147,984 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 VZJ passed its MOT?

EA53 VZJ has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2014.

Is EA53 VZJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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