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AF53 LAO

2003 Ford Mondeo

Gold Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,024 mi
Last recorded106,024 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LAO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 106,024 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 106,024 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 106,024 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2019 104,074 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 101,481 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 98,893 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 98,893 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 95,638 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 95,627 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 95,627 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 89,925 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2015 89,924 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2014 79,219 miles

Bad oil leak from Engine.

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 79,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Bad oil leak from Engine.

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 71,344 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 71,344 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 61,948 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 52,336 miles

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

front discs heavily lipped

front tyres are low on inner edge

rear discs are lipped

Pass 23 Apr 2010 41,838 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 40,356 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 38,751 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 38,751 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 36,093 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 32,995 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 LAO is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Gold with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LAO, 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 LAO registered?

AF53 LAO is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is AF53 LAO safe to buy?

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