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AF53 LHL

2003 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

61,019 mi
Last recorded61,019 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LHL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 61,019 miles

Exhaust front flexi in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 52,992 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 52,938 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 39,723 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 39,079 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 37,777 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 36,391 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 34,797 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 33,267 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 31,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 29,658 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 27,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 26,053 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 24,306 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 22,431 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 20,425 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 18,280 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 16,314 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside & nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 14,202 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 11,817 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 LHL is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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

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