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RE53 LJA

2003 Ford Mondeo · Petrol · 1798cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Ford Mondeo Petrol 1798cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 125,641 miles on the clock, averaging 8,740 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RE53 LJA

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,641
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,740

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading125,641 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,321
Average per year8,740
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RE53 LJA 29k53k77k101k126k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,641 miles
Since last MOT+10,321 miles
PASS
Mileage115,320 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,317 miles
Since last MOT+9,128 miles
PASS
Mileage106,189 miles
Since last MOT+11,973 miles
PASS
Mileage94,216 miles
Since last MOT+14,985 miles
PASS
Mileage79,231 miles
Since last MOT+10,314 miles
PASS
Mileage68,917 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,913 miles
Since last MOT+5,705 miles
PASS
Mileage63,208 miles
Since last MOT+7,026 miles
PASS
Mileage56,182 miles
Since last MOT+6,831 miles
PASS
Mileage49,351 miles
Since last MOT+6,698 miles
PASS
Mileage42,653 miles
Since last MOT+6,841 miles
PASS
Mileage35,812 miles
Since last MOT+6,698 miles
PASS
Mileage29,114 miles
Since last MOT+218 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,896 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 LJA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RE53 LJA

What car is RE53 LJA?

RE53 LJA is an silver Ford Mondeo, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RE53 LJA?

The last recorded mileage for RE53 LJA was 125,641 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE53 LJA passed its MOT?

RE53 LJA has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Oct 2017.

Is RE53 LJA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE53 LJA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RE53 LJA?

RE53 LJA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.