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AF53 KXZ

2003 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,331 mi
Last recorded77,331 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 77,331 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 77,330 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

parking brake just met efficiency 16%

Pass 23 Aug 2016 76,747 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 69,708 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear subframe bushes starting to split

Pass 1 Sep 2014 63,620 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 63,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 54,742 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly rusty

rear subframe bushes starting to split

Fail 4 Sep 2013 54,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear brake pipes slightly rusty

rear subframe bushes starting to split

Pass 6 Sep 2012 46,747 miles

both front tyres worn near limit

Fail 6 Sep 2012 46,747 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

main brake pipes slightly rusty

o/s/f brake pipe slightly rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2011 42,800 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 42,800 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 37,256 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,256 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 33,396 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 29,632 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 23,501 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2007 23,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 17,389 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 KXZ is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KXZ, 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 KXZ registered?

AF53 KXZ is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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