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AD03 DDX

2003 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

240,085 mi
Last recorded240,085 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 240,085 miles

Driver's seat belt webbing starting to fray

Front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear chassis and sub-frame corroding

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight engine oil leak

Slight play in rear sub-frame mounting bushes

Fail 20 Feb 2017 240,078 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Central Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver's seat belt webbing starting to fray

Front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear chassis and sub-frame corroding

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight engine oil leak

Slight play in rear sub-frame mounting bushes

Pass 11 Feb 2016 236,287 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 236,286 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 232,187 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 232,186 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

`slight binding on offside rear brake

Pass 1 Feb 2014 226,595 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 226,594 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 207,194 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 190,189 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 172,878 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 154,177 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 138,556 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 121,925 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 121,925 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 114,013 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 105,981 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 96,956 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 64,543 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 DDX 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 73.7%.

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 AD03 DDX, 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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AD03 DDX is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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