2003 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · AS03 BMS
2003 Ford Mondeo (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 157,070 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,070 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AS03 BMS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 157,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AS03 BMS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Mondeo (AS03 BMS) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AS03 BMS Mileage History
- 21/09/2023153,184 mi
- 18/09/2024155,642 mi+2,458 mi
- 26/09/2024155,665 mi+23 mi
- 22/09/2025157,057 mi+1,392 mi
- 25/09/2025157,070 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 1,931 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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