MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,327 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended SUBFRAME BUSHES (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended SUBFRAME BUSHES (2.4.F.3)
Rear Exhaust heat shield lose.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended SUBFRAME BUSHES (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended SUBFRAME BUSHES (2.4.F.3)
Rear Exhaust heat shield lose.
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin app. 4mm (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear TYRE RIM SIDEWALL / PROTECTOR CUT
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin app 4 mm (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 140 /20 (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin app. 4mm (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear TYRE RIM SIDEWALL / PROTECTOR CUT
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin app 4 mm (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
o/s/r brake disc discoloured
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f tyre inner sidewall starting to seperate
o/s/r brake disc discoloured
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs badly corroded and worn on inner faces
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front brake discs badly worn
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?
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AF53 KTJ is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 AF53 KTJ, 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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AF53 KTJ is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 September 2003.
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