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AF53 LCZ

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,537 mi
Last recorded119,537 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LCZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 119,537 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2021 119,537 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2020 113,856 miles

Coolant leak expansion tank split, ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x two corroded in several places, (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 113,856 miles

Coolant leak expansion tank split, ()

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides, (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x two corroded in several places, (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 111,683 miles

Nearside horn button not working,

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x two in places, (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several places, (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 111,643 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside horn button not working,

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x two in places, (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several places, (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 108,704 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x two. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x two. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

air con compressor leaking.

Fail 21 Sep 2018 108,704 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement hand brake lever. (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x two. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x two. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

air con compressor leaking.

Pass 18 Sep 2017 105,117 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x two, (3.6.B.2c)

Central exhaust bracket broken,

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both edges, (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished on outer side wall, (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside horn button not working,

Offside Front Inner tyre slight wear,

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine, ()

air con leak near compressor,

Pass 19 Sep 2016 101,726 miles

Centre towards rear exhaust bracket broken.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside horn button not working.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded & o/s front to rear in places (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 101,726 miles

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

Centre towards rear exhaust bracket broken.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside horn button not working.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded & o/s front to rear in places (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 98,473 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 95,299 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

horn button not working on left hand side.

Fail 18 Sep 2014 95,299 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

horn button not working on left hand side.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 92,757 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 85,270 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)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 85,270 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 77,751 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 67,049 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 58,704 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 50,400 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 43,218 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 34,037 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 LCZ is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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