2003 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Petrol · KL03 AOU
2003 Ford Mondeo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 118,420 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,420 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KL03 AOU Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 118,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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KL03 AOU Mileage History
- 29/03/200635,725 mi
- 20/03/200745,217 mi+9,492 mi
- 20/03/200852,676 mi+7,459 mi
- 12/03/200958,822 mi+6,146 mi
- 17/03/201063,787 mi+4,965 mi
- 10/03/201167,388 mi+3,601 mi
- 21/03/201271,492 mi+4,104 mi
- 08/03/201374,304 mi+2,812 mi
- 13/03/201478,363 mi+4,059 mi
- 03/03/201583,561 mi+5,198 mi
- 13/03/201583,644 mi+83 mi
- 17/03/201687,796 mi+4,152 mi
- 16/03/201792,788 mi+4,992 mi
- 12/03/201896,794 mi+4,006 mi
- 11/03/2019100,177 mi+3,383 mi
- 11/03/2019100,179 mi+2 mi
- 05/03/2020104,529 mi+4,350 mi
- 05/03/2020104,530 mi+1 mi
- 09/03/2021105,301 mi+771 mi
- 09/03/2021105,301 mi
- 24/03/2022106,485 mi+1,184 mi
- 09/03/2023107,066 mi+581 mi
- 03/04/2024110,223 mi+3,157 mi
- 31/03/2025115,231 mi+5,008 mi
- 27/03/2026118,386 mi+3,155 mi
- 08/04/2026118,420 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 4,129 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
KL03 AOU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Mondeo (KL03 AOU) between March 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 73 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed No oil in vehicle (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
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