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AF03 VSL

2003 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

178,957 mi
Last recorded178,957 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 VSL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 178,957 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 178,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 170,223 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear near fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 159,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 147,813 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 134,386 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 124,791 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 124,778 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 111,597 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 111,597 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 95,085 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 93,522 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 88,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nsr tyre perishing

Pass 29 Jan 2013 85,160 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 80,494 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 73,485 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 66,578 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 59,771 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front and rear number plates deteriated but visable and sacure

both rear tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Fail 25 Feb 2008 53,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 53,381 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 44,714 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 34,100 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 VSL is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,998cc diesel 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 VSL, 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 VSL registered?

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

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