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RF53 VSJ

2003 Ford Mondeo · Petrol · 1999cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1999cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1999cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 159,199 miles on the clock, averaging 8,737 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RF53 VSJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,199
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
8,737

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading159,199 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,315
Average per year8,737
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RF53 VSJ 78k98k119k139k159k '06'16'12

Check RF53 VSJ

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage159,199 miles
Since last MOT+11,315 miles
PASS
Mileage147,884 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,870 miles
Since last MOT+12,538 miles
PASS
Mileage135,332 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,290 miles
Since last MOT+5,407 miles
PASS
Mileage129,883 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,878 miles
Since last MOT+121 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,757 miles
Since last MOT+10,025 miles
PASS
Mileage119,732 miles
Since last MOT+10,957 miles
PASS
Mileage108,775 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,768 miles
Since last MOT+7,099 miles
PASS
Mileage101,669 miles
Since last MOT+11,054 miles
PASS
Mileage90,615 miles
Since last MOT+5,732 miles
PASS
Mileage84,883 miles
Since last MOT+6,836 miles
PASS
Mileage78,047 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 VSJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1999cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RF53 VSJ

What car is RF53 VSJ?

RF53 VSJ is an grey Ford Mondeo, petrol (1999cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF53 VSJ?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 VSJ was 159,199 miles, recorded on 15 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 VSJ passed its MOT?

RF53 VSJ has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 15 Mar 2016.

Is RF53 VSJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF53 VSJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RF53 VSJ?

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