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MA53 VWJ

2003 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 7 (53% pass rate). It has 150,915 miles on the clock, averaging 6,724 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MA53 VWJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
150,915
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,724

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading150,915 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,724
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA53 VWJ 88k103k119k135k151k '06'16'10

Check MA53 VWJ

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,915 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,915 miles
Since last MOT+482 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,433 miles
Since last MOT+563 miles
PASS
Mileage149,870 miles
Since last MOT+777 miles
PASS
Mileage149,093 miles
Since last MOT+7,384 miles
PASS
Mileage141,709 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,705 miles
Since last MOT+6,049 miles
PASS
Mileage135,656 miles
Since last MOT+5,102 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,554 miles
Since last MOT+6,560 miles
PASS
Mileage123,994 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,994 miles
Since last MOT+12,102 miles
PASS
Mileage111,892 miles
Since last MOT+938 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,954 miles
Since last MOT+22,943 miles
PASS
Mileage88,011 miles
Since last MOT+492 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,519 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 VWJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourBlue
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 VWJ

What car is MA53 VWJ?

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

What is the mileage of MA53 VWJ?

The last recorded mileage for MA53 VWJ was 150,915 miles, recorded on 12 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA53 VWJ passed its MOT?

MA53 VWJ has had 15 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (8 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 May 2016.

Is MA53 VWJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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