2003 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Petrol · VN53 TMU
2003 Ford Mondeo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2003. Recorded mileage 131,192 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/04/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,192 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1798cc
VN53 TMU Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2017
- 131,192 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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VN53 TMU Mileage History
- 26/10/200617,932 mi
- 11/04/200718,604 mi+672 mi
- 03/04/200825,470 mi+6,866 mi
- 03/04/200825,470 mi
- 09/04/200933,632 mi+8,162 mi
- 21/04/201045,588 mi+11,956 mi
- 19/04/201157,326 mi+11,738 mi
- 16/04/201269,398 mi+12,072 mi
- 16/04/201380,893 mi+11,495 mi
- 15/04/201492,247 mi+11,354 mi
- 14/04/2015104,008 mi+11,761 mi
- 12/04/2016115,319 mi+11,311 mi
- 13/04/2016115,324 mi+5 mi
- 12/04/2017131,188 mi+15,864 mi
- 13/04/2017131,192 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 10,824 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
VN53 TMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Mondeo (VN53 TMU) between October 2006 and April 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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