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WA53 VLR

2003 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

Silver Registered in Exeter, West of England · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 139,125 miles on the clock, averaging 8,467 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for WA53 VLR

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,125
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,467

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading139,125 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,011
Average per year8,467
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WA53 VLR 40k65k90k114k139k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,125 miles
Since last MOT+1,011 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,114 miles
Since last MOT+8,850 miles
PASS
Mileage129,264 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,259 miles
Since last MOT+9,210 miles
PASS
Mileage120,049 miles
Since last MOT+7,609 miles
PASS
Mileage112,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,440 miles
Since last MOT+7,675 miles
PASS
Mileage104,765 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,765 miles
Since last MOT+8,919 miles
PASS
Mileage95,846 miles
Since last MOT+8,558 miles
PASS
Mileage87,288 miles
Since last MOT+9,694 miles
PASS
Mileage77,594 miles
Since last MOT+8,427 miles
PASS
Mileage69,167 miles
Since last MOT+7,495 miles
PASS
Mileage61,672 miles
Since last MOT+6,822 miles
PASS
Mileage54,850 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,840 miles
Since last MOT+9,673 miles
PASS
Mileage45,167 miles
Since last MOT+4,848 miles
PASS
Mileage40,319 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 VLR
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWA — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WA53 VLR

What car is WA53 VLR?

WA53 VLR is a silver Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WA53 VLR?

The last recorded mileage for WA53 VLR was 139,125 miles, recorded on 29 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WA53 VLR passed its MOT?

WA53 VLR has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 May 2018.

Is WA53 VLR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WA53 VLR 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 WA53 VLR?

WA53 VLR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.