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 2004 Ford Mondeo Diesel 1998cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 117,449 miles on the clock, averaging 5,467 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for ET53 RTU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 117,449 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,467 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ET53 RTU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Mondeo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1998cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ET — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About ET53 RTU
What car is ET53 RTU?
ET53 RTU is an blue Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.
What is the mileage of ET53 RTU?
The last recorded mileage for ET53 RTU was 117,449 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ET53 RTU passed its MOT?
ET53 RTU has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Mar 2023.
Is ET53 RTU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET53 RTU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is ET53 RTU?
ET53 RTU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.