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EY53 TAU

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 207,020 miles on the clock, averaging 12,843 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EY53 TAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
207,020
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
12,843

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 reading207,020 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,165
Average per year12,843
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EY53 TAU 104k130k156k181k207k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage207,020 miles
Since last MOT+16,165 miles
PASS
Mileage190,855 miles
Since last MOT+17,339 miles
PASS
Mileage173,516 miles
Since last MOT+15,432 miles
PASS
Mileage158,084 miles
Since last MOT+12,820 miles
PASS
Mileage145,264 miles
Since last MOT+297 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,967 miles
Since last MOT+17,352 miles
PASS
Mileage127,615 miles
Since last MOT+17,255 miles
PASS
Mileage110,360 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,292 miles
Since last MOT+5,894 miles
PASS
Mileage104,398 miles
Since last MOT+262 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,136 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 TAU
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 TAU

What car is EY53 TAU?

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

What is the mileage of EY53 TAU?

The last recorded mileage for EY53 TAU was 207,020 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY53 TAU passed its MOT?

EY53 TAU has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 12 Dec 2014.

Is EY53 TAU ULEZ compliant?

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

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