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AF53 LFH

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,774 mi
Last recorded99,774 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 99,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front bumper damaged

underside of car rusty inc suspension components

Fail 10 Nov 2020 99,773 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front bumper damaged

underside of car rusty inc suspension components

Pass 8 Nov 2019 98,430 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 97,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle has body damage N/S/F

Pass 9 Nov 2017 96,788 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front and rear. Nearside front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 94,849 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

offsider front and offside rear wheels are slightly out of shape

Fail 5 Oct 2016 94,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

offsider front and offside rear wheels are slightly out of shape

Pass 5 Oct 2015 93,343 miles

accident damage to nearside front

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded, slight leak from front pipe

offside and nearside rear brake hoses are cracking

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes are corroded

offside and nearside rear wheel bearings are slightly rough when rotated

rear brake pads are worn low

rear coil springs are corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2015 93,338 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake pads are worn low

rear coil springs are corroded

accident damage to nearside front

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded, slight leak from front pipe

offside and nearside rear brake hoses are cracking

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes are corroded

offside and nearside rear wheel bearings are slightly rough when rotated

Pass 7 Oct 2014 91,688 miles

damage to front bumber

offside rear wheel slightly out of shape

slight leak from front exhaust flexible pipe

Fail 7 Oct 2014 91,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

damage to front bumber

offside rear wheel slightly out of shape

slight leak from front exhaust flexible pipe

Pass 25 Oct 2013 88,902 miles

front brake discs are corroded on the edges

front tyre treads are low

offside rear wheel is out of shape

slight noise from nearside rear whhel bearing

Pass 10 Oct 2012 81,488 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn low on inside edge

offside front tyre tread wearing low on inside edge

Pass 7 Oct 2011 73,607 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Nov 2010 63,403 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 57,380 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 52,926 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 49,089 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 49,084 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 38,912 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 38,912 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 32,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 32,690 miles

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

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

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 LFH 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 LFH, 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 LFH registered?

AF53 LFH is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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