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RF53 LJA

2003 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1998cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 156,095 miles on the clock, averaging 4,218 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RF53 LJA

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,095
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,218

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading156,095 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12
Average per year4,218
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 LJA 95k110k125k141k156k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,095 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,083 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,073 miles
Since last MOT+563 miles
PASS
Mileage155,510 miles
Since last MOT+517 miles
PASS
Mileage154,993 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,993 miles
Since last MOT+1,483 miles
PASS
Mileage153,510 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,485 miles
Since last MOT+983 miles
PASS
Mileage152,502 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,502 miles
Since last MOT+1,465 miles
PASS
Mileage151,037 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,037 miles
Since last MOT+1,333 miles
PASS
Mileage149,704 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,679 miles
Since last MOT+2,782 miles
PASS
Mileage146,897 miles
Since last MOT+3,592 miles
PASS
Mileage143,305 miles
Since last MOT+2,695 miles
PASS
Mileage140,610 miles
Since last MOT+2,223 miles
PASS
Mileage138,387 miles
Since last MOT+1,588 miles
PASS
Mileage136,799 miles
Since last MOT+4,245 miles
PASS
Mileage132,554 miles
Since last MOT+5,035 miles
PASS
Mileage127,519 miles
Since last MOT+32,881 miles
PASS
Mileage94,638 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 LJA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RF53 LJA

What car is RF53 LJA?

RF53 LJA is an silver Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF53 LJA?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 LJA was 156,095 miles, recorded on 4 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 LJA passed its MOT?

RF53 LJA has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 4 May 2021.

Is RF53 LJA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF53 LJA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RF53 LJA?

RF53 LJA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.