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AF03 WKL

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

189,586 mi
Last recorded189,586 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 189,586 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 189,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 166,140 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 140,400 miles

aux belt and pas/ waterpump belts v badly cracked

oil level close to min mark

rear number plate water marked but still readable at time of test

suspect service due

Fail 17 Dec 2008 140,400 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

aux belt and pas/ waterpump belts v badly cracked

oil level close to min mark

rear number plate water marked but still readable at time of test

suspect service due

Pass 21 Dec 2007 126,286 miles

offside front tyre low on tread on edge

Fail 21 Dec 2007 126,286 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside front tyre low on tread on edge

Pass 3 Nov 2006 106,430 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 106,136 miles

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

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 WKL is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WKL, 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 WKL registered?

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

Is AF03 WKL safe to buy?

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