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2003 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · PL03 ORK

PL03 ORK

2003 Ford Mondeo (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2003. Recorded mileage 184,455 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD MONDEO
Year / Origin
2003 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 27/12/2017
Road Tax
Untaxed (31/01/2017)
Recorded Mileage
184,455 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 27/12/2017
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 31/01/2017
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2003
Engine
1998cc

PL03 ORK Key Findings

  • 17 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/12/2016
  • 184,455 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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PL03 ORK Mileage History

  1. 27/07/200674,689 mi
  2. 11/11/200682,200 mi+7,511 mi
  3. 14/11/200682,200 mi
  4. 02/08/200787,707 mi+5,507 mi
  5. 30/07/2008104,803 mi+17,096 mi
  6. 24/07/2009116,891 mi+12,088 mi
  7. 31/07/2009116,892 mi+1 mi
  8. 02/08/2010130,779 mi+13,887 mi
  9. 05/08/2010130,780 mi+1 mi
  10. 05/08/2011139,516 mi+8,736 mi
  11. 25/07/2012143,448 mi+3,932 mi
  12. 08/07/2013148,135 mi+4,687 mi
  13. 30/09/2014155,234 mi+7,099 mi
  14. 25/09/2015170,483 mi+15,249 mi
  15. 01/10/2015170,579 mi+96 mi
  16. 28/12/2016184,455 mi+13,876 mi
  17. 28/12/2016184,455 mi

Average of roughly 10,531 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

PL03 ORK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 06:16
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Mondeo (PL03 ORK) between July 2006 and December 2016.

The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 28 December 2016 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 (27 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 35 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 cable insecure (3.5.1d)”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.

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