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AF03 VPV

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,978 mi
Last recorded121,978 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 121,978 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 121,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 115,321 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 115,321 miles

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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 105,766 miles

1 of 3 offside rear side lights inop.

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

Engine coolant low.

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Minor oil leak.

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 98,686 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 98,676 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 92,309 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2009 78,694 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 66,807 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 66,807 miles

Hand operated control valve unit insecure (3.2.2a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 51,601 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 37,508 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 VPV is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VPV, 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 VPV registered?

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

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