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AF03 KWA

2003 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

126,715 mi
Last recorded126,715 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 KWA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 126,715 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 126,715 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2022 120,360 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 115,613 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 111,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 107,531 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 102,963 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 102,963 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s/r and n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 97,201 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing inside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 97,201 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing inside (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc and pads allso rear pads (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 91,872 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 86,659 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 86,659 miles

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

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

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 81,680 miles

n/s/r wheel slightly distorted ando/s/r tyre wearing outside and middle crackin g.

Fail 29 Jul 2014 81,680 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

n/s/r wheel slightly distorted ando/s/r tyre wearing outside and middle crackin g.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 76,547 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 119,794 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 67,242 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 62,275 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 62,275 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 56,988 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 52,339 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 49,135 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 49,135 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 65,801 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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AF03 KWA is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AF03 KWA, 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 AF03 KWA registered?

AF03 KWA is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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