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AF03 VYT

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,867 mi
Last recorded151,867 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 VYT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 151,867 miles

All rear bushes deteriorated

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wishbones rear bushes both sides deteriorated

Lower engine dogbone bush deteriorated

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 27 May 2020 151,867 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside front bottom (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

All rear bushes deteriorated

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wishbones rear bushes both sides deteriorated

Lower engine dogbone bush deteriorated

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 5 Jun 2019 150,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Several small leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded also (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated both sides

Rear subframe bushes heavily deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2019 150,460 miles

Brake performance not tested Coil springs broken and nearly falling out of carriers will not carry out brake test like this (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Heavily cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Several small leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded also (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated both sides

Rear subframe bushes heavily deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2018 145,141 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 137,372 miles

Offside Front TYRE HAS CRACKS TO INNER SIDEWALL

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 128,473 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 128,473 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 119,267 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 113,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 106,456 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 106,456 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 100,864 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 90,984 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 82,272 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 72,497 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 62,854 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 52,352 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 52,352 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 40,553 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 VYT is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VYT, 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 VYT registered?

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

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