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RF53 VMO

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 218,217 miles on the clock, averaging 19,550 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RF53 VMO

MOT Status
Due date passed
218,217
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
19,550

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading218,217 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20
Average per year19,550
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 VMO 69k106k143k181k218k '06'14'11

Check RF53 VMO

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage218,217 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage218,197 miles
Since last MOT+7,534 miles
PASS
Mileage210,663 miles
Since last MOT+192 miles
FAIL
Mileage210,471 miles
Since last MOT+10,602 miles
PASS
Mileage199,869 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage199,860 miles
Since last MOT+4,543 miles
PASS
Mileage195,317 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage195,290 miles
Since last MOT+3,644 miles
PASS
Mileage191,646 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage191,646 miles
Since last MOT+25,930 miles
PASS
Mileage165,716 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,716 miles
Since last MOT+19,659 miles
PASS
Mileage146,057 miles
Since last MOT+42,149 miles
PASS
Mileage103,908 miles
Since last MOT+35,196 miles
PASS
Mileage68,712 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 VMO
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 VMO

What car is RF53 VMO?

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

What is the mileage of RF53 VMO?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 VMO was 218,217 miles, recorded on 6 Jun 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 VMO passed its MOT?

RF53 VMO has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Jun 2014.

Is RF53 VMO ULEZ compliant?

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

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