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EF52 BAU

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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 194,328 miles on the clock, averaging 17,519 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF52 BAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
194,328
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
17,519

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 reading194,328 miles
Reading date
Miles last year133
Average per year17,519
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF52 BAU 81k109k138k166k194k '06'12'10

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage194,328 miles
Since last MOT+133 miles
FAIL
Mileage194,195 miles
Since last MOT+16,229 miles
PASS
Mileage177,966 miles
Since last MOT+9,278 miles
PASS
Mileage168,688 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,688 miles
Since last MOT+16,971 miles
PASS
Mileage151,717 miles
Since last MOT+11,659 miles
PASS
Mileage140,058 miles
Since last MOT+20,983 miles
PASS
Mileage119,075 miles
Since last MOT+38,043 miles
PASS
Mileage81,032 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 BAU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EF52 BAU

What car is EF52 BAU?

EF52 BAU is an black Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF52 BAU?

The last recorded mileage for EF52 BAU was 194,328 miles, recorded on 7 Jul 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF52 BAU passed its MOT?

EF52 BAU has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Jul 2012.

Is EF52 BAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF52 BAU 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 EF52 BAU?

EF52 BAU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.