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AF53 KWO

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,193 mi
Last recorded106,193 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KWO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 106,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 98,920 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 89,079 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 78,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2011 77,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2010 68,286 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs rusty

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre cut in tread

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 17 Jul 2009 64,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear no.plate deteriorating

Pass 23 Jul 2008 58,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear no. plate deteriorating

Fail 22 Jul 2008 58,153 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear no. plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Jul 2007 49,799 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 42,537 miles

both front tyres are down to wear bars

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 KWO is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KWO, 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 KWO registered?

AF53 KWO is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AF53 KWO safe to buy?

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