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AF03 KXV

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,815 mi
Last recorded167,815 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 KXV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 167,815 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 167,815 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 159,591 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 153,329 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 151,491 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 144,542 miles

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

offside rear lower suspension arm corroding at rear mounting

some corrosion to rear of offside front to rear brake pipe

Fail 22 Mar 2019 144,542 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

offside rear lower suspension arm corroding at rear mounting

some corrosion to rear of offside front to rear brake pipe

Pass 24 Mar 2018 128,923 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 121,195 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 118,540 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 118,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 114,727 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 111,775 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 107,044 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 101,358 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2011 94,849 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 87,890 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 87,980 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 82,493 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 72,771 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 61,493 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 44,772 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 KXV is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KXV, 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 KXV registered?

AF03 KXV is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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