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EF53 LUA

2003 Ford Mondeo · Petrol · 2495cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine2495cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 Petrol 2495cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 74,893 miles on the clock, averaging 3,261 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 LUA

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,893
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
3,261

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

Low mileage
Latest reading74,893 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17
Average per year3,261
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 LUA 13k29k44k59k75k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,893 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,876 miles
Since last MOT+5,498 miles
PASS
Mileage69,378 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,376 miles
Since last MOT+8,466 miles
PASS
Mileage60,910 miles
Since last MOT+5,048 miles
PASS
Mileage55,862 miles
Since last MOT+5,808 miles
PASS
Mileage50,054 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,054 miles
Since last MOT+6,625 miles
PASS
Mileage43,429 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,429 miles
Since last MOT+3,081 miles
PASS
Mileage40,348 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,344 miles
Since last MOT+1,505 miles
PASS
Mileage38,839 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,839 miles
Since last MOT+1,429 miles
PASS
Mileage37,410 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,410 miles
Since last MOT+1,891 miles
PASS
Mileage35,519 miles
Since last MOT+1,514 miles
PASS
Mileage34,005 miles
Since last MOT+1,816 miles
PASS
Mileage32,189 miles
Since last MOT+1,447 miles
PASS
Mileage30,742 miles
Since last MOT+1,332 miles
PASS
Mileage29,410 miles
Since last MOT+1,458 miles
PASS
Mileage27,952 miles
Since last MOT+1,747 miles
PASS
Mileage26,205 miles
Since last MOT+2,646 miles
PASS
Mileage23,559 miles
Since last MOT+2,296 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,263 miles
Since last MOT+3,928 miles
PASS
Mileage17,335 miles
Since last MOT+4,148 miles
PASS
Mileage13,187 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 LUA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2495cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EF53 LUA

What car is EF53 LUA?

EF53 LUA is an red Ford Mondeo, petrol (2495cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF53 LUA?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 LUA was 74,893 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 LUA passed its MOT?

EF53 LUA has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2025.

Is EF53 LUA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF53 LUA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EF53 LUA?

EF53 LUA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.