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AF03 VWJ

2003 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,358 mi
Last recorded121,358 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 VWJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 121,358 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 121,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 112,195 miles

O/S/R BOTTOM SIDE LIGHT INOP...OIL LEAK ON ENGINE...CORROSION TO EXHAUST...N/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE CLOSE TO LIMITS...REAR SUB FRAM BUSHES SPLIT...CORROSION TO REAR DISCS...IMBALANCE AND DISTORTION FRONT BARKES

Fail 26 Apr 2012 112,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/R BOTTOM SIDE LIGHT INOP...OIL LEAK ON ENGINE...CORROSION TO EXHAUST...N/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE CLOSE TO LIMITS...REAR SUB FRAM BUSHES SPLIT...CORROSION TO REAR DISCS...IMBALANCE AND DISTORTION FRONT BARKES

Pass 28 Apr 2011 103,433 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 97,760 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 97,760 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 86,531 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 70,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2007 61,194 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 49,742 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 VWJ is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF03 VWJ?

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What year was AF03 VWJ registered?

AF03 VWJ is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is AF03 VWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 VWJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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