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ML53 UWH

2003 Ford Mondeo · Petrol · 1798cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourBlack
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 1798cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 5 (55% pass rate). It has 148,221 miles on the clock, averaging 12,786 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ML53 UWH

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,221
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
12,786

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 reading148,221 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,786
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML53 UWH 67k87k107k128k148k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,221 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,221 miles
Since last MOT+1,901 miles
PASS
Mileage146,320 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,309 miles
Since last MOT+7,585 miles
PASS
Mileage138,724 miles
Since last MOT+8,322 miles
PASS
Mileage130,402 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,391 miles
Since last MOT+8,393 miles
PASS
Mileage121,998 miles
Since last MOT+8,944 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,054 miles
Since last MOT+16,327 miles
PASS
Mileage96,727 miles
Since last MOT+30,219 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,508 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 UWH
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ML53 UWH

What car is ML53 UWH?

ML53 UWH is an black Ford Mondeo, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of ML53 UWH?

The last recorded mileage for ML53 UWH was 148,221 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML53 UWH passed its MOT?

ML53 UWH has had 11 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (6 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Feb 2013.

Is ML53 UWH ULEZ compliant?

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

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