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EO53 CTE

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 167,179 miles on the clock, averaging 12,690 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EO53 CTE

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,179
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
12,690

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 reading167,179 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,690
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO53 CTE 29k64k98k133k167k '06'17'13

Check EO53 CTE

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,179 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,179 miles
Since last MOT+12,421 miles
PASS
Mileage154,758 miles
Since last MOT+14,631 miles
PASS
Mileage140,127 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,127 miles
Since last MOT+13,814 miles
PASS
Mileage126,313 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,313 miles
Since last MOT+12,336 miles
PASS
Mileage113,977 miles
Since last MOT+15,601 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,376 miles
Since last MOT+11,619 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,757 miles
Since last MOT+17,171 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,586 miles
Since last MOT+11,646 miles
PASS
Mileage57,940 miles
Since last MOT+7,461 miles
PASS
Mileage50,479 miles
Since last MOT+5,699 miles
PASS
Mileage44,780 miles
Since last MOT+15,771 miles
PASS
Mileage29,009 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 CTE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EO53 CTE

What car is EO53 CTE?

EO53 CTE is an silver Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EO53 CTE?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 CTE was 167,179 miles, recorded on 22 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 CTE passed its MOT?

EO53 CTE has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Sep 2017.

Is EO53 CTE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO53 CTE 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 EO53 CTE?

EO53 CTE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.