Vehicle summary
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 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 136,100 miles on the clock, averaging 10,334 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RF53 VSE
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 136,100 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 16,511 |
| Average per year | 10,334 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RF53 VSE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Mondeo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1998cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RF — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RF53 VSE
What car is RF53 VSE?
RF53 VSE is an black Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RF53 VSE?
The last recorded mileage for RF53 VSE was 136,100 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RF53 VSE passed its MOT?
RF53 VSE has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2017.
Is RF53 VSE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF53 VSE 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 VSE?
RF53 VSE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.