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AF53 KZM

2003 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,746 mi
Last recorded146,746 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KZM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 146,746 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 138,832 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 131,342 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 122,891 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 106,277 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 93,705 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 93,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

bonnet catch faulty

hand brake cables insecure

n/s front washer jet poor

Pass 11 Jan 2009 76,864 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 71,198 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 71,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 57,312 miles

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

nearside fornt tyre slightly damaged on outer wall

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 KZM is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,999cc petrol 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 KZM, 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

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What year was AF53 KZM registered?

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

Is AF53 KZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 KZM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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