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EA53 VZX

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 85,697 miles on the clock, averaging 5,532 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EA53 VZX

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,697
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,532

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading85,697 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,532
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 VZX 16k34k51k68k86k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,697 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,697 miles
PASS
Mileage89,724 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,723 miles
Since last MOT+16,262 miles
PASS
Mileage73,461 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,461 miles
Since last MOT+8,026 miles
PASS
Mileage65,435 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,435 miles
Since last MOT+8,185 miles
PASS
Mileage57,250 miles
Since last MOT+7,085 miles
PASS
Mileage50,165 miles
Since last MOT+4,719 miles
PASS
Mileage45,446 miles
Since last MOT+4,629 miles
PASS
Mileage40,817 miles
Since last MOT+4,300 miles
PASS
Mileage36,517 miles
Since last MOT+4,257 miles
PASS
Mileage32,260 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,251 miles
Since last MOT+5,044 miles
PASS
Mileage27,207 miles
Since last MOT+5,971 miles
PASS
Mileage21,236 miles
Since last MOT+5,056 miles
PASS
Mileage16,180 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 VZX
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 VZX

What car is EA53 VZX?

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

What is the mileage of EA53 VZX?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 VZX was 85,697 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 VZX passed its MOT?

EA53 VZX has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2019.

Is EA53 VZX ULEZ compliant?

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

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