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FD53 DWE

2003 Ford Mondeo · Petrol · 1798cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1798cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 88,487 miles on the clock, averaging 5,235 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FD53 DWE

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,487
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
5,235

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading88,487 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,572
Average per year5,235
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FD53 DWE 50k59k69k79k88k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,487 miles
Since last MOT+1,572 miles
PASS
Mileage86,915 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,915 miles
Since last MOT+4,472 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,443 miles
Since last MOT+3,984 miles
PASS
Mileage78,459 miles
Since last MOT+3,487 miles
PASS
Mileage74,972 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,972 miles
Since last MOT+6,651 miles
PASS
Mileage68,321 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,321 miles
Since last MOT+18,646 miles
PASS
Mileage49,675 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 DWE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FD53 DWE

What car is FD53 DWE?

FD53 DWE is an black Ford Mondeo, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FD53 DWE?

The last recorded mileage for FD53 DWE was 88,487 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD53 DWE passed its MOT?

FD53 DWE has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Mar 2014.

Is FD53 DWE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD53 DWE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FD53 DWE?

FD53 DWE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.