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RF53 VRO

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 164,630 miles on the clock, averaging 18,387 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RF53 VRO

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,630
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
18,387

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading164,630 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,337
Average per year18,387
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 VRO 46k75k105k135k165k '06'13'10

Check RF53 VRO

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,630 miles
Since last MOT+3,337 miles
PASS
Mileage161,293 miles
Since last MOT+3,045 miles
PASS
Mileage158,248 miles
Since last MOT+396 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,852 miles
Since last MOT+23,284 miles
PASS
Mileage134,568 miles
Since last MOT+25,281 miles
PASS
Mileage109,287 miles
Since last MOT+40,736 miles
PASS
Mileage68,551 miles
Since last MOT+6,892 miles
PASS
Mileage61,659 miles
Since last MOT+16,139 miles
PASS
Mileage45,520 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,520 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 VRO
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 VRO

What car is RF53 VRO?

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

What is the mileage of RF53 VRO?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 VRO was 164,630 miles, recorded on 3 Apr 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 VRO passed its MOT?

RF53 VRO has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Apr 2013.

Is RF53 VRO ULEZ compliant?

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

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