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ET53 TFU

2004 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
ColourBlue
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 2004 Ford Mondeo Diesel 1998cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 141,635 miles on the clock, averaging 5,838 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ET53 TFU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
141,635
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
83%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,838

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 reading141,635 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,768
Average per year5,838
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET53 TFU 31k58k86k114k142k '07'26'17

Check ET53 TFU

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,635 miles
Since last MOT+3,768 miles
PASS
Mileage137,867 miles
Since last MOT+6,214 miles
PASS
Mileage131,653 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,641 miles
Since last MOT+5,004 miles
PASS
Mileage126,637 miles
Since last MOT+3,156 miles
PASS
Mileage123,481 miles
Since last MOT+3,502 miles
PASS
Mileage119,979 miles
Since last MOT+3,020 miles
PASS
Mileage116,959 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,959 miles
Since last MOT+4,507 miles
PASS
Mileage112,452 miles
Since last MOT+4,583 miles
PASS
Mileage107,869 miles
Since last MOT+5,058 miles
PASS
Mileage102,811 miles
Since last MOT+6,472 miles
PASS
Mileage96,339 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,339 miles
Since last MOT+8,127 miles
PASS
Mileage88,212 miles
Since last MOT+6,596 miles
PASS
Mileage81,616 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,616 miles
Since last MOT+9,703 miles
PASS
Mileage71,913 miles
Since last MOT+9,531 miles
PASS
Mileage62,382 miles
Since last MOT+5,086 miles
PASS
Mileage57,296 miles
Since last MOT+5,899 miles
PASS
Mileage51,397 miles
Since last MOT+6,783 miles
PASS
Mileage44,614 miles
Since last MOT+6,026 miles
PASS
Mileage38,588 miles
Since last MOT+7,900 miles
PASS
Mileage30,688 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 TFU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ET53 TFU

What car is ET53 TFU?

ET53 TFU is an blue Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of ET53 TFU?

The last recorded mileage for ET53 TFU was 141,635 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET53 TFU passed its MOT?

ET53 TFU has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2026.

Is ET53 TFU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET53 TFU 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 TFU?

ET53 TFU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.