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MT53 DWU

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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 263,147 miles on the clock, averaging 53,397 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MT53 DWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
263,147
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
53,397

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading263,147 miles
Reading date
Miles last year56,974
Average per year53,397
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT53 DWU 56k108k160k211k263k '06'10'08

Check MT53 DWU

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage263,147 miles
Since last MOT+56,974 miles
PASS
Mileage206,173 miles
Since last MOT+133 miles
FAIL
Mileage206,040 miles
Since last MOT+72,779 miles
PASS
Mileage133,261 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,251 miles
Since last MOT+74,763 miles
PASS
Mileage58,488 miles
Since last MOT+2,499 miles
PASS
Mileage55,989 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 DWU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MT53 DWU

What car is MT53 DWU?

MT53 DWU is an red Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MT53 DWU?

The last recorded mileage for MT53 DWU was 263,147 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT53 DWU passed its MOT?

MT53 DWU has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2010.

Is MT53 DWU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT53 DWU 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 MT53 DWU?

MT53 DWU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.