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ML53 UWJ

2003 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 227,462 miles on the clock, averaging 16,129 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ML53 UWJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
227,462
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
16,129

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 reading227,462 miles
Reading date
Miles last year733
Average per year16,129
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML53 UWJ 63k104k145k186k227k '06'16'12

Check ML53 UWJ

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage227,462 miles
Since last MOT+733 miles
FAIL
Mileage226,729 miles
Since last MOT+14,662 miles
PASS
Mileage212,067 miles
Since last MOT+9,903 miles
PASS
Mileage202,164 miles
Since last MOT+99 miles
FAIL
Mileage202,065 miles
Since last MOT+758 miles
FAIL
Mileage201,307 miles
Since last MOT+7,934 miles
PASS
Mileage193,373 miles
Since last MOT+9,473 miles
PASS
Mileage183,900 miles
Since last MOT+75 miles
FAIL
Mileage183,825 miles
Since last MOT+16,150 miles
PASS
Mileage167,675 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,673 miles
Since last MOT+15,733 miles
PASS
Mileage151,940 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,939 miles
Since last MOT+16,808 miles
PASS
Mileage135,131 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,013 miles
Since last MOT+23,503 miles
PASS
Mileage111,510 miles
Since last MOT+23,350 miles
PASS
Mileage88,160 miles
Since last MOT+25,184 miles
PASS
Mileage62,976 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 UWJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourBlack
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 UWJ

What car is ML53 UWJ?

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

What is the mileage of ML53 UWJ?

The last recorded mileage for ML53 UWJ was 227,462 miles, recorded on 29 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML53 UWJ passed its MOT?

ML53 UWJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Dec 2016.

Is ML53 UWJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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