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AF53 LBV

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,576 mi
Last recorded136,576 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LBV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 136,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 133,195 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 129,556 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 124,545 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 124,533 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 118,869 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 115,390 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 115,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 108,810 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 103,398 miles

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

both rear tyres slight splits

Pass 3 May 2013 98,037 miles

o/s hand brake just with in legal limit

Pass 19 May 2012 92,009 miles

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2011

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

Fail 14 May 2011

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 78,220 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 11 May 2010 78,220 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 May 2009 72,415 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 64,466 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 58,327 miles

slight wear in rear sub frame mount bushes

Pass 8 Sep 2006 45,626 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 45,626 miles

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

front and rear pads are over 85% worn

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 LBV is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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