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AF03 WBG

2003 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,780 mi
Last recorded143,780 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 WBG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 143,780 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark Just below. (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Grease residue at OSF outer CV boot.

NSF and OSF lower suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorating.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished at outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 143,780 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSR and OSR tyres below limit. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark Just below. (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Grease residue at OSF outer CV boot.

NSF and OSF lower suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorating.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished at outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 141,144 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW ON EDGES 3-5MM ACROSS CENTER (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2018 141,143 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe flex area (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken DANGEROUS!! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW ON EDGES 3-5MM ACROSS CENTER (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 138,437 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes to hub/hose slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 138,437 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes to hub/hose slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam H1 bulb (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2016 134,598 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 134,598 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 129,174 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 May 2015 129,174 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2014 122,899 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 115,497 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 108,078 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 108,016 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 97,212 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 85,240 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 72,100 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 61,301 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2008 61,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2007 46,304 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 46,304 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2006 32,255 miles

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

Offside Front 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 WBG is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WBG, 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 WBG is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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