2003 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Petrol · LD53 AFK
2003 Ford Mondeo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 105,500 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD53 AFK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 105,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD53 AFK 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 (LD53 AFK) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
LD53 AFK Mileage History
- 09/10/202398,383 mi
- 10/10/202398,386 mi+3 mi
- 08/10/2024102,063 mi+3,677 mi
- 09/10/2024102,064 mi+1 mi
- 01/10/2025105,500 mi+3,436 mi
Average of roughly 3,596 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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