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MA53 VLD

2003 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 117,769 miles on the clock, averaging 7,901 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MA53 VLD

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,769
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,901

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading117,769 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,901
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA53 VLD 26k49k72k95k118k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,769 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,769 miles
Since last MOT+1,599 miles
PASS
Mileage116,170 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,170 miles
Since last MOT+5,263 miles
PASS
Mileage110,907 miles
Since last MOT+15,334 miles
PASS
Mileage95,573 miles
Since last MOT+3,951 miles
PASS
Mileage91,622 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,619 miles
Since last MOT+7,848 miles
PASS
Mileage83,771 miles
Since last MOT+7,097 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,674 miles
Since last MOT+7,431 miles
PASS
Mileage69,243 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,242 miles
Since last MOT+11,187 miles
PASS
Mileage58,055 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,055 miles
Since last MOT+10,865 miles
PASS
Mileage47,190 miles
Since last MOT+11,139 miles
PASS
Mileage36,051 miles
Since last MOT+10,254 miles
PASS
Mileage25,797 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 VLD
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MA53 VLD

What car is MA53 VLD?

MA53 VLD is an silver Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MA53 VLD?

The last recorded mileage for MA53 VLD was 117,769 miles, recorded on 12 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA53 VLD passed its MOT?

MA53 VLD has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 May 2018.

Is MA53 VLD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA53 VLD 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 MA53 VLD?

MA53 VLD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.