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AF53 LFY

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,881 mi
Last recorded172,881 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LFY
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 172,881 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 170,503 miles

Advise osr tyre out of shape on the inner edge.

Advise rear exhaust box corroded and has a slight leak.

Advise rear exhaust mount perished.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 150,083 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 150,083 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 127,622 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 103,908 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 62,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 62,462 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 59,310 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 39,089 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LFY is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LFY, 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 LFY registered?

AF53 LFY is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is AF53 LFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 LFY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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