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EO53 OTU

2003 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
ColourBlack
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 68,965 miles on the clock, averaging 6,226 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EO53 OTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,965
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
6,226

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading68,965 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,923
Average per year6,226
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EO53 OTU 37k45k53k61k69k '07'12'10

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,965 miles
Since last MOT+4,923 miles
PASS
Mileage64,042 miles
Since last MOT+4,399 miles
PASS
Mileage59,643 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,636 miles
Since last MOT+5,823 miles
PASS
Mileage53,813 miles
Since last MOT+7,147 miles
PASS
Mileage46,666 miles
Since last MOT+9,837 miles
PASS
Mileage36,829 miles
Since last MOT+115 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,714 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EO53 OTU

What car is EO53 OTU?

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

What is the mileage of EO53 OTU?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 OTU was 68,965 miles, recorded on 17 May 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 OTU passed its MOT?

EO53 OTU has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 May 2012.

Is EO53 OTU ULEZ compliant?

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

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