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AD03 DVR

2003 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,102 mi
Last recorded163,102 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 DVR
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 163,102 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill has been plated and undersealed (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 163,102 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 144,768 miles

N/S/R TRYE WORN UN EVEN ON INNER EDGE

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 124,291 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 124,291 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 122,888 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 122,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

unable to open boot.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 120,217 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 114,465 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 107,739 miles

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front tyres wearing of on inside

noise in gear box

small split in anti slip rubber on brake pedal

Fail 15 Jun 2010 107,739 miles

noise in gear box

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front tyres wearing of on inside

small split in anti slip rubber on brake pedal

Pass 7 Jun 2010 107,648 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 99,155 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 99,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 90,706 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 63,524 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 May 2006 40,110 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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AD03 DVR is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DVR, 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 DVR registered?

AD03 DVR is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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