Vehicle summary
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 143,846 miles on the clock, averaging 7,424 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for EF53 MLE
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 143,846 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,523 |
| Average per year | 7,424 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EF53 MLE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Mondeo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1998cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EF53 MLE
What car is EF53 MLE?
EF53 MLE is an silver Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EF53 MLE?
The last recorded mileage for EF53 MLE was 143,846 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF53 MLE passed its MOT?
EF53 MLE has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 13 Nov 2018.
Is EF53 MLE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF53 MLE 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 MLE?
EF53 MLE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.