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A987 SVS

2003 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,366 mi
Last recorded65,366 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA987 SVS
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 65,366 miles

Battery light illuminated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 64,890 miles

BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 64,515 miles

BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 64,515 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 64,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 63,775 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 63,775 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 63,435 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 63,435 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 63,069 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 63,052 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe bushes badly worn but not having excess movement

Pass 31 Jan 2019 62,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 in sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 62,083 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear up by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x4 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 62,083 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear up by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x4 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 61,135 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 61,135 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroding (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 58,365 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2015 54,645 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 49,743 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 46,370 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 42,176 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 37,385 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 31,940 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 26,134 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre 3mm

Fail 18 Feb 2008 19,762 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 19,762 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 13,370 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 6,453 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?

Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,416
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,205,291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610,562
Brake pipe excessively corroded 513,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 357,218
position lamp(s) not working 250,827
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 244,051
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A987 SVS is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 88,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Mondeo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610,562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A987 SVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Mondeo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Mondeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A987 SVS registered?

A987 SVS is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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