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EF53 LWE

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 140,936 miles on the clock, averaging 10,140 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 LWE

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,936
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
10,140

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading140,936 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19,786
Average per year10,140
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 LWE 47k71k94k118k141k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,936 miles
Since last MOT+19,786 miles
PASS
Mileage121,150 miles
Since last MOT+16,504 miles
PASS
Mileage104,646 miles
Since last MOT+8,454 miles
PASS
Mileage96,192 miles
Since last MOT+6,153 miles
PASS
Mileage90,039 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,011 miles
Since last MOT+5,442 miles
PASS
Mileage84,569 miles
Since last MOT+6,498 miles
PASS
Mileage78,071 miles
Since last MOT+7,127 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,944 miles
Since last MOT+7,150 miles
PASS
Mileage63,794 miles
Since last MOT+16,527 miles
PASS
Mileage47,267 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EF53 LWE

What car is EF53 LWE?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 LWE?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 LWE was 140,936 miles, recorded on 12 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 LWE passed its MOT?

EF53 LWE has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Feb 2016.

Is EF53 LWE ULEZ compliant?

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

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