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AD03 XZF

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

194,591 mi
Last recorded194,591 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 XZF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2012 194,591 miles

Damage to front screen outside sweep area.

Front lower ball joint gaiters cracked.

Rear inner anti roll bar D bushes play.

inner Rear side lamps inop.

Fail 17 Aug 2012 194,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Damage to front screen outside sweep area.

Front lower ball joint gaiters cracked.

Rear inner anti roll bar D bushes play.

inner Rear side lamps inop.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 180,362 miles

Both front tyres low, Recommend vehicle tracking.

Fail 4 Aug 2011 180,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres low, Recommend vehicle tracking.

Front brake discs corroded and brake pads low.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 171,207 miles

Front discs corroded.

Fail 12 Aug 2010 171,207 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Front discs corroded.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 159,237 miles

Front screen damaged slightly.

Play in nearside rear suspension.

Rear discs corroded.

Rear tyres low tread.

Fail 25 Aug 2009 159,237 miles

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

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

Front screen damaged slightly.

Play in nearside rear suspension.

Rear discs corroded.

Rear tyres low tread.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 146,804 miles

Damage to front screen.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 129,157 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 129,157 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)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 102,610 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 102,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear 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 XZF is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XZF, 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 XZF registered?

AD03 XZF is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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