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EY53 SDU

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 145,193 miles on the clock, averaging 14,520 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EY53 SDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,193
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
14,520

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 reading145,193 miles
Reading date
Average per year14,520
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EY53 SDU 54k77k100k122k145k '06'12'10

Check EY53 SDU

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,193 miles
Since last MOT+1,028 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,165 miles
Since last MOT+10,253 miles
PASS
Mileage133,912 miles
Since last MOT+14,057 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,855 miles
Since last MOT+13,652 miles
PASS
Mileage106,203 miles
Since last MOT+13,103 miles
PASS
Mileage93,100 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,100 miles
Since last MOT+19,281 miles
PASS
Mileage73,819 miles
Since last MOT+19,907 miles
PASS
Mileage53,912 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 SDU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EY53 SDU

What car is EY53 SDU?

EY53 SDU is an silver Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EY53 SDU?

The last recorded mileage for EY53 SDU was 145,193 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY53 SDU passed its MOT?

EY53 SDU has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2012.

Is EY53 SDU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EY53 SDU 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 EY53 SDU?

EY53 SDU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.