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AD03 XZL

2003 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

200,605 mi
Last recorded200,605 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 200,605 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 181,260 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 181,260 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 159,772 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

gearbox oil leak

o/s inner c.v. boot split

transmision noisey

Fail 24 Nov 2011 159,771 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

gearbox oil leak

o/s inner c.v. boot split

transmision noisey

Pass 24 Nov 2010 147,337 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 146,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 140,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 140,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 125,199 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 125,199 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 107,887 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 93,623 miles

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 XZL is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XZL, 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 XZL registered?

AD03 XZL is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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