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EF53 MKJ

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 32 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 12 (63% pass rate). It has 126,979 miles on the clock, averaging 5,046 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 MKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,979
Last Mileage
Recorded
32
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 32 tests on record
5,046

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading126,979 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,046
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 MKJ 35k58k81k104k127k '07'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 32 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,979 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,979 miles
Since last MOT+5,971 miles
PASS
Mileage121,008 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,008 miles
Since last MOT+1,646 miles
PASS
Mileage119,362 miles
Since last MOT+133 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,229 miles
Since last MOT+1,844 miles
PASS
Mileage117,385 miles
Since last MOT+2,940 miles
PASS
Mileage114,445 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,421 miles
Since last MOT+1,449 miles
PASS
Mileage112,972 miles
Since last MOT+187 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,785 miles
Since last MOT+1,187 miles
PASS
Mileage111,598 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,580 miles
Since last MOT+4,231 miles
PASS
Mileage107,349 miles
Since last MOT+176 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,173 miles
Since last MOT+2,896 miles
PASS
Mileage104,277 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,247 miles
Since last MOT+3,892 miles
PASS
Mileage100,355 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,355 miles
Since last MOT+5,564 miles
PASS
Mileage94,791 miles
Since last MOT+5,627 miles
PASS
Mileage89,164 miles
Since last MOT+1,881 miles
PASS
Mileage87,283 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,283 miles
Since last MOT+3,769 miles
PASS
Mileage83,514 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,514 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,463 miles
Since last MOT+5,590 miles
PASS
Mileage77,873 miles
Since last MOT+6,453 miles
PASS
Mileage71,420 miles
Since last MOT+8,362 miles
PASS
Mileage63,058 miles
Since last MOT+9,532 miles
PASS
Mileage53,526 miles
Since last MOT+8,144 miles
PASS
Mileage45,382 miles
Since last MOT+9,980 miles
PASS
Mileage35,402 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 MKJ
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 MKJ

What car is EF53 MKJ?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 MKJ?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 MKJ was 126,979 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 MKJ passed its MOT?

EF53 MKJ has had 32 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (20 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 14 Oct 2025.

Is EF53 MKJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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