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AF03 LVH

2003 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,641 mi
Last recorded113,641 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 LVH
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 113,641 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 113,397 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 110,552 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 107,058 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 102,563 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 96,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 96,217 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rigid brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 89,458 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 83,521 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 72,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer heat shield loose

Fail 23 Feb 2019 72,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer heat shield loose

Pass 2 Mar 2018 66,310 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 63,233 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 59,595 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 59,595 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 55,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside rear brake pipe heavily corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2015 55,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Both rear tyres out of shape

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED / WORN

Front wiper blades deteriorated

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres perished / cracking

offside rear brake pipe heavily corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2014 50,697 miles

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)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 44,268 miles

front pads low

Pass 17 Feb 2012 36,754 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 30,106 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in the tread not showing cord

Pass 3 Mar 2010 23,043 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 22,878 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

cut nearside front tyre not to cords

Pass 4 Feb 2009 20,800 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 17,928 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 14,637 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)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2007 14,637 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 11,767 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 LVH is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LVH, 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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AF03 LVH is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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