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EF53 LUJ

2003 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
ColourGrey
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 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 125,238 miles on the clock, averaging 12,314 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 LUJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,238
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
12,314

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 reading125,238 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,314
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 LUJ 31k54k78k102k125k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,238 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,238 miles
Since last MOT+14,641 miles
PASS
Mileage110,597 miles
Since last MOT+4,880 miles
PASS
Mileage105,717 miles
Since last MOT+11,495 miles
PASS
Mileage94,222 miles
Since last MOT+13,077 miles
PASS
Mileage81,145 miles
Since last MOT+13,219 miles
PASS
Mileage67,926 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,926 miles
Since last MOT+11,219 miles
PASS
Mileage56,707 miles
Since last MOT+12,926 miles
PASS
Mileage43,781 miles
Since last MOT+13,272 miles
PASS
Mileage30,509 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 LUJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EF53 LUJ

What car is EF53 LUJ?

EF53 LUJ is an grey Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF53 LUJ?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 LUJ was 125,238 miles, recorded on 25 Jul 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 LUJ passed its MOT?

EF53 LUJ has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 25 Jul 2014.

Is EF53 LUJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF53 LUJ 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 EF53 LUJ?

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