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AC03 AAE

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,913 mi
Last recorded74,913 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 AAE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 74,913 miles

N/S/R Wheel Bearing noisey.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

All 4 Tyres have splits/cuts on inner sidewalls.

Fail 22 Dec 2014 74,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

N/S/R Wheel Bearing noisey.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

All 4 Tyres have splits/cuts on inner sidewalls.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 65,490 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 64,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 64,003 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer rusty front exhaust flanges rusty front discs poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2011 62,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

O/S Mirror cover damaged

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake discs in poor corroded condition

Rear sub-frame bushes deteriorating

Pass 8 Dec 2010 56,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine managment light on

off side rear exhaust box corroded

off side wing mirro cover missing

Pass 23 Dec 2009 92,099 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside door mirror outer cover missing

Fail 18 Dec 2009 92,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside door mirror outer cover missing

Pass 19 Dec 2008 82,857 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

car been standing

imbalance 09%

Fail 10 Dec 2008 82,853 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

car been standing

imbalance 09%

Pass 13 Mar 2008 81,666 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 68,966 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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AC03 AAE is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AC03 AAE, 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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AC03 AAE is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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