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EX53 KTU

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 115,915 miles on the clock, averaging 13,243 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX53 KTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,915
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
13,243

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 reading115,915 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,243
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX53 KTU 37k57k76k96k116k '06'12'09

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,915 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,915 miles
Since last MOT+3,217 miles
PASS
Mileage112,698 miles
Since last MOT+8,819 miles
PASS
Mileage103,879 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,879 miles
Since last MOT+21,834 miles
PASS
Mileage82,045 miles
Since last MOT+23,631 miles
PASS
Mileage58,414 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,414 miles
Since last MOT+10,142 miles
PASS
Mileage48,272 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,272 miles
Since last MOT+11,253 miles
PASS
Mileage37,019 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 KTU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EX53 KTU

What car is EX53 KTU?

EX53 KTU is an silver Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EX53 KTU?

The last recorded mileage for EX53 KTU was 115,915 miles, recorded on 13 Sep 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX53 KTU passed its MOT?

EX53 KTU has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Sep 2012.

Is EX53 KTU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX53 KTU 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 EX53 KTU?

EX53 KTU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.