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AF03 WLU

2003 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,242 mi
Last recorded103,242 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 WLU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 103,242 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Nearside front tyre below limit on edge

Nearside outer cv gaiter leaking grease

Oil leak

Rear tyres close to limit

Fail 29 Jun 2018 103,236 miles

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

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Nearside front tyre below limit on edge

Nearside outer cv gaiter leaking grease

Oil leak

Rear tyres close to limit

Pass 27 Jun 2017 100,390 miles

Front brake pads low

Offside front tyre below limit on edge

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2017 100,386 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake pads low

Offside front tyre below limit on edge

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2016 97,512 miles

Near side cv gaiter leaking grease

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2015 92,478 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 86,637 miles

oil leak

wipers smeary

Pass 3 Jun 2013 79,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 1 Jun 2013 79,681 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal rubber worn

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 77,264 miles

Front brakr discs corroded

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2012 77,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brakr discs corroded

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2011 69,353 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 61,107 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 54,153 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 54,153 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 46,775 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 40,511 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 34,420 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 WLU is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WLU, 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 WLU registered?

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

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