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AF03 WHU

2003 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,758 mi
Last recorded134,758 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 WHU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 134,758 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe running along offside of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight corrosion around rear inner sills and rear chassis legs

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2017 129,723 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 121,908 miles

rear brake pipes corroded previously coverd up with paint . advise nsr link bar worn

Fail 10 May 2016 121,814 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded very badly corroded and weak (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

rear brake pipes corroded previously coverd up with paint . advise nsr link bar worn

Pass 14 May 2015 116,429 miles

advise rear pads low advise corrosion on metal brake pipes

Fail 13 May 2015 116,429 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 110,468 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 98,540 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

n/s rear wheel bearing has slight noise.

Fail 22 Mar 2013 98,277 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 91,808 miles

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

front brake disc inner faces heavily corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 86,088 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner faces

Pass 3 Mar 2010 78,324 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2009 68,708 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 68,661 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight imbalance on front and rear brakes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 60,784 miles

Centre Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 46,228 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 33,346 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 WHU is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WHU, 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 WHU registered?

AF03 WHU is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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