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ML53 USY

2003 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
ColourRed
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 107,286 miles on the clock, averaging 8,245 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ML53 USY

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,286
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,245

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 reading107,286 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,245
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ML53 USY 31k50k69k88k107k '06'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,286 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,286 miles
Since last MOT+8,369 miles
PASS
Mileage98,917 miles
Since last MOT+4,087 miles
PASS
Mileage94,830 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
PASS
Mileage94,814 miles
Since last MOT+7,895 miles
PASS
Mileage86,919 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,919 miles
Since last MOT+10,268 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,651 miles
Since last MOT+11,060 miles
PASS
Mileage65,591 miles
Since last MOT+8,235 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,356 miles
Since last MOT+8,520 miles
PASS
Mileage48,836 miles
Since last MOT+9,060 miles
PASS
Mileage39,776 miles
Since last MOT+9,174 miles
PASS
Mileage30,602 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 USY
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourRed
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 USY

What car is ML53 USY?

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

What is the mileage of ML53 USY?

The last recorded mileage for ML53 USY was 107,286 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML53 USY passed its MOT?

ML53 USY has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2016.

Is ML53 USY ULEZ compliant?

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

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