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AC03 GLY

2003 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

154,716 mi
Last recorded154,716 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 GLY
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 154,716 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 154,716 miles

Exhaust system insecure cracked pipe to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 154,504 miles

Exhaust system insecure cracked pipe to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 145,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 145,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 141,634 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 141,634 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 137,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 137,309 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 132,770 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 132,752 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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 18 Jul 2013 129,197 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)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 129,079 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2012 125,110 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 124,982 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 120,775 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 120,773 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 20 Jul 2010 115,198 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 115,198 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 107,769 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 107,768 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 100,356 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 92,709 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 73,204 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 72,746 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 GLY is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 GLY, 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 GLY is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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