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AD03 ZDT

2003 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,983 mi
Last recorded157,983 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ZDT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 157,983 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

REAR SUB FRAME MOUNTING BUSHES POOR CONDITION

Fail 21 Sep 2018 157,946 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

REAR SUB FRAME MOUNTING BUSHES POOR CONDITION

Pass 27 Sep 2017 149,413 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 149,370 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 135,560 miles

Coolant leak HEADER TANK SPLIT ()

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

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

REAR SUB FRAME BUSHES POOR CONDITION

Fail 31 Aug 2016 135,251 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside rear above sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside rear above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak HEADER TANK SPLIT ()

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

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

REAR SUB FRAME BUSHES POOR CONDITION

Pass 20 Aug 2015 129,189 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Aug 2014 121,058 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 113,604 miles

Different Speed Rated Tyres Fitted On Rear Axle

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 106,320 miles

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

Near side front and off side rear seats have child seats fitted preventing a full inspection of the seat belts.

Off side rear tyre has a diffrent speed rating to the rest of the tyres.

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 103,625 miles

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

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

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

Unable to fully test near side and off side rear seat belts due to child seats fitted.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 103,625 miles

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

Unable to fully test near side and off side rear seat belts due to child seats fitted.

Pass 7 Aug 2010 99,979 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 84,972 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 62,691 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 41,545 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 19,377 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 ZDT is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 ZDT, 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 ZDT registered?

AD03 ZDT is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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