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ML53 RXM

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 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 180,907 miles on the clock, averaging 15,105 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ML53 RXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
180,907
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
15,105

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 reading180,907 miles
Reading date
Average per year15,105
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML53 RXM 52k84k116k149k181k '07'16'12

Check ML53 RXM

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,907 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage180,907 miles
Since last MOT+14,536 miles
PASS
Mileage166,371 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,371 miles
Since last MOT+17,184 miles
PASS
Mileage149,187 miles
Since last MOT+18,668 miles
PASS
Mileage130,519 miles
Since last MOT+275 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,244 miles
Since last MOT+30,456 miles
PASS
Mileage99,788 miles
Since last MOT+2,511 miles
PASS
Mileage97,277 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,247 miles
Since last MOT+9,425 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,822 miles
Since last MOT+12,075 miles
PASS
Mileage75,747 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,747 miles
Since last MOT+11,060 miles
PASS
Mileage64,687 miles
Since last MOT+13,105 miles
PASS
Mileage51,582 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 RXM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ML53 RXM

What car is ML53 RXM?

ML53 RXM is an blue Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of ML53 RXM?

The last recorded mileage for ML53 RXM was 180,907 miles, recorded on 12 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML53 RXM passed its MOT?

ML53 RXM has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Jul 2016.

Is ML53 RXM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 RXM 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 ML53 RXM?

ML53 RXM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.