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RF53 LJX

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 6 (54% pass rate). It has 173,358 miles on the clock, averaging 19,445 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RF53 LJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,358
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
54%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
19,445

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading173,358 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14
Average per year19,445
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 LJX 52k82k112k143k173k '06'12'10

Check RF53 LJX

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,358 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,344 miles
Since last MOT+259 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,085 miles
Since last MOT+7,317 miles
PASS
Mileage165,768 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,768 miles
Since last MOT+9,286 miles
PASS
Mileage156,482 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,482 miles
Since last MOT+17,027 miles
PASS
Mileage139,455 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,395 miles
Since last MOT+15,665 miles
PASS
Mileage123,730 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,730 miles
Since last MOT+32,676 miles
PASS
Mileage91,054 miles
Since last MOT+39,505 miles
PASS
Mileage51,549 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 LJX
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 LJX

What car is RF53 LJX?

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

What is the mileage of RF53 LJX?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 LJX was 173,358 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 LJX passed its MOT?

RF53 LJX has had 13 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (7 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2012.

Is RF53 LJX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF53 LJX 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 LJX?

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