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AD52 XPL

2003 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,728 mi
Last recorded109,728 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 XPL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 109,728 miles

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

off side handbrake effort slightly low

slight blow on front exhaust pipe

Fail 3 May 2013 109,728 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

off side handbrake effort slightly low

slight blow on front exhaust pipe

Pass 29 Feb 2012 103,847 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 103,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 103,408 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust mount very poor

Pass 10 Jan 2011 89,087 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 89,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 72,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 57,571 miles

all 4 rear subframe bushes split ok point of test

Pass 28 Sep 2007 47,587 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 34,018 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 XPL is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 XPL, 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 XPL registered?

AD52 XPL is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is AD52 XPL safe to buy?

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