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WM53 RTZ

2003 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

Silver Registered in Bristol, 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 10 (52% pass rate). It has 166,004 miles on the clock, averaging 8,849 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for WM53 RTZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,004
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
52%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,849

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading166,004 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,427
Average per year8,849
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WM53 RTZ 63k89k115k140k166k '06'18'13

Check WM53 RTZ

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage166,004 miles
Since last MOT+4,427 miles
PASS
Mileage161,577 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,509 miles
Since last MOT+4,843 miles
PASS
Mileage156,666 miles
Since last MOT+92 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,574 miles
Since last MOT+4,085 miles
PASS
Mileage152,489 miles
Since last MOT+114 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,375 miles
Since last MOT+10,305 miles
PASS
Mileage142,070 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,069 miles
Since last MOT+9,526 miles
PASS
Mileage132,543 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,543 miles
Since last MOT+10,736 miles
PASS
Mileage121,807 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,807 miles
Since last MOT+9,939 miles
PASS
Mileage111,868 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,868 miles
Since last MOT+9,956 miles
PASS
Mileage101,912 miles
Since last MOT+13,012 miles
PASS
Mileage88,900 miles
Since last MOT+328 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,572 miles
Since last MOT+10,828 miles
PASS
Mileage77,744 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,702 miles
Since last MOT+14,520 miles
PASS
Mileage63,182 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 RTZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWM — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WM53 RTZ

What car is WM53 RTZ?

WM53 RTZ is a silver Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WM53 RTZ?

The last recorded mileage for WM53 RTZ was 166,004 miles, recorded on 23 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WM53 RTZ passed its MOT?

WM53 RTZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (11 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 23 May 2018.

Is WM53 RTZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WM53 RTZ 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 WM53 RTZ?

WM53 RTZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.