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AF53 KZK

2003 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,970 mi
Last recorded150,970 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KZK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 150,970 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides close to excess (3.6.B.4d)

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

crack in windscreen not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 3 May 2017 150,970 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides close to excess (3.6.B.4d)

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

crack in windscreen not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 21 Apr 2017 150,906 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear hand brake cables loose

Pass 26 Apr 2016 140,484 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 138,425 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 131,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 131,965 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 124,608 miles

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

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

both rear flexible brake hoses starting to crack.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 117,717 miles

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

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

Outer Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn

drivers side seat belt webbing edge worn/damaged

minor stone chips/scratches on windscreen

o/s/f lower arm balljoint cover split

o/s/r brake pads low

o/s/r brake very slight binding

various corroded brake pipes

Fail 29 Jun 2012 117,713 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Outer Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn

drivers side seat belt webbing edge worn/damaged

minor stone chips/scratches on windscreen

o/s/f lower arm balljoint cover split

o/s/r brake pads low

o/s/r brake very slight binding

various corroded brake pipes

Pass 20 Jun 2011 110,573 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

imbalance between front brakes

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

offside front lower ball joint dust boot split

offside front seatbelt in poor condition

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

Fail 20 Jun 2011 110,569 miles

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

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

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

offside front lower ball joint dust boot split

offside front seatbelt in poor condition

Fail 17 Jun 2010 103,351 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 103,351 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 90,515 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 90,515 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 77,125 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 56,904 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 45,471 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 45,471 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 KZK is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KZK, 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 KZK registered?

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

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