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AF53 KYO

2003 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

176,795 mi
Last recorded176,795 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KYO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 176,795 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 163,289 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 149,293 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 133,492 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 117,869 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 102,865 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 102,865 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 88,974 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 76,151 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 60,030 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 45,956 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 KYO is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF53 KYO?

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What year was AF53 KYO registered?

AF53 KYO is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is AF53 KYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 KYO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF53 KYO have outstanding finance?

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