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AF53 KTJ

2003 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,327 mi
Last recorded151,327 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KTJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 151,327 miles

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))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 139,615 miles

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.

Fail 10 Aug 2017 139,615 miles

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.

Pass 29 Jul 2016 129,099 miles

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)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 129,093 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 118,418 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 118,418 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 107,876 miles

o/s/r brake disc discoloured

Fail 29 Jul 2014 107,876 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 98,914 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 90,039 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 79,627 miles

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

front discs badly corroded and worn on inner faces

Pass 27 Jul 2010 72,625 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 64,639 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 56,495 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 55,311 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 55,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 48,762 miles

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 29 Jun 2006 37,337 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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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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What year was AF53 KTJ registered?

AF53 KTJ is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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