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AF53 KUR

2003 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,382 mi
Last recorded108,382 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KUR
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 108,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 108,382 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 93,765 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 93,087 miles

play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 15 Sep 2016 91,345 miles

all metal brake pipes corroding o/s/f will need replacing before next test

Pass 7 Sep 2015 90,048 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2015 88,363 miles

front and center exhaust starting to blow

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 29 Jan 2014 86,119 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 86,114 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 84,054 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 82,665 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 82,653 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 77,826 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 68,651 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 60,478 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 42,906 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 42,906 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 32,627 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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AF53 KUR is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KUR, 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 KUR registered?

AF53 KUR is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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