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AF03 VZR

2003 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

124,554 mi
Last recorded124,554 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 VZR
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 124,554 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 124,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 121,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking & abrasion marks on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 118,179 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 114,368 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 109,954 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 105,172 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 102,701 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 102,701 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 96,472 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 96,472 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 90,202 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 83,255 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 83,255 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 75,868 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 68,373 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 61,210 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 54,552 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 48,771 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 42,999 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 38,052 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 32,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2008 27,978 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 22,584 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 16,070 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 VZR is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 VZR, 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 VZR registered?

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

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