2003 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · PK03 JHL
2003 Ford Mondeo (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 113,035 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2014.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Sept 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,035 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PK03 JHL Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2013
- 113,035 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PK03 JHL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Mondeo (PK03 JHL) between March 2006 and July 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 July 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”.
PK03 JHL Mileage History
- 28/03/200631,718 mi
- 13/03/200740,426 mi+8,708 mi
- 31/07/200893,309 mi+52,883 mi
- 28/07/200996,885 mi+3,576 mi
- 30/07/200996,887 mi+2 mi
- 15/07/2010100,251 mi+3,364 mi
- 15/07/2010100,251 mi
- 26/07/2011104,786 mi+4,535 mi
- 26/07/2011104,786 mi
- 10/07/2012108,348 mi+3,562 mi
- 10/07/2012108,348 mi
- 26/07/2013113,035 mi+4,687 mi
Average of roughly 11,096 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Mondeo Mk3 (CD132)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Brake Caliper SeizureModerate
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