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AF03 VXV

2003 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

170,084 mi
Last recorded170,084 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 170,084 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 170,069 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 164,741 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 164,728 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 158,493 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak.

rear exhaust corroded.

security of fuel filter.

Fail 31 Mar 2014 158,355 miles

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.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 149,667 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS UNEVEN WEAR

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS SMALL CUT ON INNER SIDEWALL

Pass 20 Jan 2012 143,918 miles

near side front tyre has uneven wear.

sump corroded.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 137,108 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 137,108 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 125,520 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 125,520 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 107,663 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 107,663 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 93,467 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 93,467 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 75,859 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 75,859 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 60,605 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2006 60,589 miles

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)

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 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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What year was AF03 VXV registered?

AF03 VXV is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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