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AD03 BYX

2003 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

170,602 mi
Last recorded170,602 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 BYX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 170,602 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 170,600 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded around bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 142,323 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 142,322 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 117,480 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 117,474 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 113,325 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil sump leak

slight cut in offside front tyre sidewall

Fail 26 Oct 2012 113,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

oil sump leak

slight cut in offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Jun 2011 105,815 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 105,815 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 100,011 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 100,010 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2009 93,393 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2009 93,393 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 81,158 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 81,155 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 71,145 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 71,142 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 30 May 2006 59,940 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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AD03 BYX is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 AD03 BYX, 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 AD03 BYX registered?

AD03 BYX is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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