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AD52 AFK

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,218 mi
Last recorded164,218 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 AFK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 164,218 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 164,218 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 161,385 miles

Heavy engine oil leak.

Movement in aux belt whilst engine running.

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

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)

Noise from both rear brakes when rotated.

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

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

Oil underneath bonnet, recommend investigation.

o/s/f wing corroded.

Fail 22 Jan 2014 161,368 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Heavy engine oil leak.

Movement in aux belt whilst engine running.

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Noise from both rear brakes when rotated.

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

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

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

Oil underneath bonnet, recommend investigation.

o/s/f wing corroded.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 155,160 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 155,159 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

All wiper blades deteriorated

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 152,006 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 146,442 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 139,547 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 139,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 136,310 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 122,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2008 122,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2008 111,254 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 111,254 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 98,898 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 84,385 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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AD52 AFK is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AD52 AFK, 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 AD52 AFK registered?

AD52 AFK is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is AD52 AFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 AFK shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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