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AF03 KXT

2003 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,653 mi
Last recorded113,653 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 KXT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 May 2018 113,653 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine light on

Pass 9 Feb 2017 107,376 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 107,376 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2016 105,713 miles

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)

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2015 102,953 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 102,930 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 98,552 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 98,552 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2013 92,278 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 92,253 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 84,947 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 76,003 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 76,003 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 65,189 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 60,868 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 52,033 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 45,185 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 45,185 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2006 33,623 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 33,623 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 33,173 miles

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

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 KXT is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AF03 KXT, 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 KXT registered?

AF03 KXT is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is AF03 KXT safe to buy?

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