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EF53 LZD

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 135,753 miles on the clock, averaging 8,928 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 LZD

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,753
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,928

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading135,753 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,328
Average per year8,928
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 LZD 40k64k88k112k136k '07'17'11

Check EF53 LZD

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage135,753 miles
Since last MOT+12,328 miles
PASS
Mileage123,425 miles
Since last MOT+11,673 miles
PASS
Mileage111,752 miles
Since last MOT+13,733 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,019 miles
Since last MOT+14,298 miles
PASS
Mileage83,721 miles
Since last MOT+8,812 miles
PASS
Mileage74,909 miles
Since last MOT+5,753 miles
PASS
Mileage69,156 miles
Since last MOT+4,083 miles
PASS
Mileage65,073 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,073 miles
Since last MOT+4,181 miles
PASS
Mileage60,892 miles
Since last MOT+6,171 miles
PASS
Mileage54,721 miles
Since last MOT+6,824 miles
PASS
Mileage47,897 miles
Since last MOT+8,108 miles
PASS
Mileage39,789 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 LZD
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 LZD

What car is EF53 LZD?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 LZD?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 LZD was 135,753 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 LZD passed its MOT?

EF53 LZD has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 13 Oct 2017.

Is EF53 LZD ULEZ compliant?

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

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