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AF03 VXK

2003 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,457 mi
Last recorded175,457 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 VXK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 175,457 miles

All coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside doors and outer sill damaged

Nearside front fog light damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2019 175,457 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced CHASSIS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower FOGLIGHT DAMAGED

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 161,248 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users and only just met pass standards (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front spotlight damaged

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has bad leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 161,247 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side only just has small operational function (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users and only just met pass standards (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front spotlight damaged

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has bad leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 146,907 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front bumper trim loose

Nearside Front spot light damaged

Offside Front door trim missing

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 146,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking causing diesel to be expelled on under body and chassis (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front bumper trim loose

Nearside Front spot light damaged

Nearside body damaged and corroded

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

Offside Front door trim missing

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 127,985 miles

Both front tyres worn faster on edges (BUDGET - 205/50/17

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 127,977 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Both front tyres worn faster on edges (BUDGET - 205/50/17

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 108,499 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 88,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 88,794 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front and rear bumpers slightly damaged

Pass 20 May 2014 79,633 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 May 2014 79,454 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 61,383 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 58,693 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 55,717 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 50,839 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 47,099 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 41,127 miles

rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 22 Mar 2007 35,116 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 29,019 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 VXK is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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