MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,084 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
gearbox oil leak.
rear exhaust corroded.
security of fuel filter.
Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
gearbox oil leak.
rear exhaust corroded.
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS UNEVEN WEAR
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS SMALL CUT ON INNER SIDEWALL
near side front tyre has uneven wear.
sump corroded.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both front brake discs worn
engine sump very rusty
front and rear suspension parts rusty
front brake pads required next disc change
front lower skirt damaged
grease leaking at o/s front inner c/v boot clip area
n/s rear tyre starting to get out of shape
o/s rear tyre starting to get out of shape on inner edges
slight rear brake judder
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both front brake discs worn
engine sump very rusty
front and rear suspension parts rusty
front brake pads required next disc change
front lower skirt damaged
grease leaking at o/s front inner c/v boot clip area
n/s rear tyre starting to get out of shape
o/s rear tyre starting to get out of shape on inner edges
slight rear brake judder
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres starting togo out of shape
front brake discs worn
o/s/f tyre on limit
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
engine sump very rusty
plastic sill covers fitted
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake imbalance close to pass limit
n/s front brake disc distorted
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AF03 VXV is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 VXV, 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 VXV is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 24 March 2003.
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