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ML53 UBC

2003 Ford Mondeo · Petrol · 1999cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1999cc
ColourRed
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 1999cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 73,865 miles on the clock, averaging 3,500 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ML53 UBC

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,865
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,500

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading73,865 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,305
Average per year3,500
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML53 UBC 11k26k42k58k74k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage73,865 miles
Since last MOT+2,305 miles
PASS
Mileage71,560 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,557 miles
Since last MOT+3,091 miles
PASS
Mileage68,466 miles
Since last MOT+2,187 miles
PASS
Mileage66,279 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,274 miles
Since last MOT+1,031 miles
PASS
Mileage65,243 miles
Since last MOT+605 miles
PASS
Mileage64,638 miles
Since last MOT+4,947 miles
PASS
Mileage59,691 miles
Since last MOT+9,912 miles
PASS
Mileage49,779 miles
Since last MOT+3,036 miles
PASS
Mileage46,743 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,743 miles
Since last MOT+3,433 miles
PASS
Mileage43,310 miles
Since last MOT+2,819 miles
PASS
Mileage40,491 miles
Since last MOT+3,678 miles
PASS
Mileage36,813 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,813 miles
Since last MOT+3,366 miles
PASS
Mileage33,447 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,447 miles
Since last MOT+3,916 miles
PASS
Mileage29,531 miles
Since last MOT+3,352 miles
PASS
Mileage26,179 miles
Since last MOT+3,650 miles
PASS
Mileage22,529 miles
Since last MOT+4,461 miles
PASS
Mileage18,068 miles
Since last MOT+4,144 miles
PASS
Mileage13,924 miles
Since last MOT+3,281 miles
PASS
Mileage10,643 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 UBC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1999cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ML53 UBC

What car is ML53 UBC?

ML53 UBC is an red Ford Mondeo, petrol (1999cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of ML53 UBC?

The last recorded mileage for ML53 UBC was 73,865 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML53 UBC passed its MOT?

ML53 UBC has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 22 Nov 2024.

Is ML53 UBC ULEZ compliant?

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

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