2003 Ford Mondeo 3.0L Petrol · AP53 NBA
2003 Ford Mondeo (3.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 152,735 miles. MOT valid until 03 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,735 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP53 NBA Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 152,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP53 NBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Mondeo (AP53 NBA) between October 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (34 issues), Brakes (30 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 80 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
AP53 NBA Mileage History
- 30/10/200635,698 mi
- 16/10/200742,841 mi+7,143 mi
- 22/07/200848,824 mi+5,983 mi
- 16/03/201062,918 mi+14,094 mi
- 18/03/201062,922 mi+4 mi
- 09/03/201172,089 mi+9,167 mi
- 04/05/201172,530 mi+441 mi
- 04/05/201283,276 mi+10,746 mi
- 18/05/201283,287 mi+11 mi
- 29/04/201392,556 mi+9,269 mi
- 01/05/201392,556 mi
- 13/05/201498,618 mi+6,062 mi
- 16/05/201498,623 mi+5 mi
- 14/04/2015104,969 mi+6,346 mi
- 16/04/2015104,970 mi+1 mi
- 18/04/2016111,263 mi+6,293 mi
- 03/04/2017117,921 mi+6,658 mi
- 10/04/2017117,974 mi+53 mi
- 19/04/2018123,590 mi+5,616 mi
- 23/04/2018123,605 mi+15 mi
- 29/04/2019128,529 mi+4,924 mi
- 29/04/2019128,529 mi
- 02/11/2020136,369 mi+7,840 mi
- 02/11/2020136,380 mi+11 mi
- 02/11/2021142,837 mi+6,457 mi
- 09/11/2022145,943 mi+3,106 mi
- 18/11/2022145,963 mi+20 mi
- 18/11/2022145,963 mi
- 04/04/2024147,345 mi+1,382 mi
- 04/04/2024147,345 mi
- 05/05/2025148,113 mi+768 mi
- 24/04/2026152,735 mi+4,622 mi
Average of roughly 6,008 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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