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RF53 VNK

2003 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
ColourBlack
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 165,530 miles on the clock, averaging 10,154 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RF53 VNK

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,530
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
10,154

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 reading165,530 miles
Reading date
Miles last year127
Average per year10,154
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RF53 VNK 86k106k126k146k166k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,530 miles
Since last MOT+127 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,403 miles
Since last MOT+10,040 miles
PASS
Mileage155,363 miles
Since last MOT+15,074 miles
PASS
Mileage140,289 miles
Since last MOT+6,349 miles
PASS
Mileage133,940 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,934 miles
Since last MOT+8,103 miles
PASS
Mileage125,831 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,831 miles
Since last MOT+8,098 miles
PASS
Mileage117,733 miles
Since last MOT+8,374 miles
PASS
Mileage109,359 miles
Since last MOT+11,367 miles
PASS
Mileage97,992 miles
Since last MOT+12,308 miles
PASS
Mileage85,684 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RF53 VNK

What car is RF53 VNK?

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

What is the mileage of RF53 VNK?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 VNK was 165,530 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 VNK passed its MOT?

RF53 VNK has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Sep 2014.

Is RF53 VNK ULEZ compliant?

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

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