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AD53 ODU

2003 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

86,803 mi
Last recorded86,803 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 ODU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 86,803 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 85,561 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 84,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 83,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 83,939 miles

Emissions not tested Due to various leaks in system (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe corroded and holed and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 82,551 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 82,550 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 81,036 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 81,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Starting to bind (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 77,600 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 77,600 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 72,884 miles

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 72,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 70,865 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 66,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 66,582 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 58,867 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 46,608 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2011 34,384 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 29,818 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 26,275 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 21,925 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 16,151 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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AD53 ODU is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AD53 ODU, 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 AD53 ODU registered?

AD53 ODU is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AD53 ODU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 ODU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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