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EA53 WLZ

2003 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 177,949 miles on the clock, averaging 9,498 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EA53 WLZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,949
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,498

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading177,949 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,650
Average per year9,498
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 WLZ 44k78k111k145k178k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,949 miles
Since last MOT+4,650 miles
PASS
Mileage173,299 miles
Since last MOT+4,936 miles
PASS
Mileage168,363 miles
Since last MOT+8,653 miles
PASS
Mileage159,710 miles
Since last MOT+8,151 miles
PASS
Mileage151,559 miles
Since last MOT+12,096 miles
PASS
Mileage139,463 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,463 miles
Since last MOT+6,256 miles
PASS
Mileage133,207 miles
Since last MOT+1,755 miles
PASS
Mileage131,452 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,452 miles
Since last MOT+9,330 miles
PASS
Mileage122,122 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,122 miles
Since last MOT+12,923 miles
PASS
Mileage109,199 miles
Since last MOT+13,405 miles
PASS
Mileage95,794 miles
Since last MOT+14,418 miles
PASS
Mileage81,376 miles
Since last MOT+8,001 miles
PASS
Mileage73,375 miles
Since last MOT+185 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,190 miles
Since last MOT+14,269 miles
PASS
Mileage58,921 miles
Since last MOT+14,367 miles
PASS
Mileage44,554 miles
Since last MOT+152 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,402 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EA53 WLZ

What car is EA53 WLZ?

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

What is the mileage of EA53 WLZ?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 WLZ was 177,949 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 WLZ passed its MOT?

EA53 WLZ has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Nov 2020.

Is EA53 WLZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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