2003 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Petrol · GL03 RFX
2003 Ford Mondeo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 75,553 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13 Aug 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,553 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL03 RFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/08/2025
- 75,553 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL03 RFX 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 (GL03 RFX) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
GL03 RFX Mileage History
- 05/08/202261,748 mi
- 01/08/202367,093 mi+5,345 mi
- 02/08/202471,658 mi+4,565 mi
- 13/08/202471,663 mi+5 mi
- 08/08/202575,553 mi+3,890 mi
Average of roughly 4,588 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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