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AF53 KVT

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,671 mi
Last recorded145,671 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KVT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 145,671 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2016 145,660 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2015 137,733 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 137,731 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 137,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 127,738 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

engine light on

Fail 22 Jul 2013 127,376 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Pass 20 Jul 2012 114,587 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 114,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 106,914 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2011 106,914 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 89,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on edge advise a tracking

Fail 30 Jul 2010 89,693 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on edge advise a tracking

n/s/f disc worn advise a full brake check

Pass 26 May 2009 71,987 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2008 53,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2007 38,845 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 34,771 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 25,736 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 KVT is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AF53 KVT, 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 KVT registered?

AF53 KVT is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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