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ML53 UVU

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 9 and failing 8 (53% pass rate). It has 145,507 miles on the clock, averaging 11,514 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ML53 UVU

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,507
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
11,514

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 reading145,507 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,514
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML53 UVU 49k73k97k121k146k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,507 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,507 miles
Since last MOT+10,273 miles
PASS
Mileage135,234 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,234 miles
Since last MOT+8,405 miles
PASS
Mileage126,829 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,829 miles
Since last MOT+7,664 miles
PASS
Mileage119,165 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,165 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,158 miles
Since last MOT+5,188 miles
PASS
Mileage113,970 miles
Since last MOT+182 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,788 miles
Since last MOT+11,712 miles
PASS
Mileage102,076 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,076 miles
Since last MOT+16,264 miles
PASS
Mileage85,812 miles
Since last MOT+18,767 miles
PASS
Mileage67,045 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,045 miles
Since last MOT+17,690 miles
PASS
Mileage49,355 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 UVU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourSilver
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 UVU

What car is ML53 UVU?

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

What is the mileage of ML53 UVU?

The last recorded mileage for ML53 UVU was 145,507 miles, recorded on 23 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML53 UVU passed its MOT?

ML53 UVU has had 17 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (9 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 23 Feb 2015.

Is ML53 UVU ULEZ compliant?

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

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