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AF53 LHP

2003 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,190 mi
Last recorded143,190 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LHP
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 143,190 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 136,763 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 123,178 miles

Both front brake discs worn and corroded

Offside front tyre slightly worn on edge

Offside rear anti roll bar link has slight play

Rear middle seat belt not working correctly

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2017 123,174 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater not working Both side (1.4.A.2c)

Both front brake discs worn and corroded

Offside front tyre slightly worn on edge

Offside rear anti roll bar link has slight play

Rear middle seat belt not working correctly

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2016 105,159 miles

engine oil leak

front to rear brake pipes greased

front to rear brake pipes greased

n/s front lower ball joint dust cover perished

slight play on o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 28 Sep 2016 105,150 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

engine oil leak

front to rear brake pipes greased

front to rear brake pipes greased

n/s front lower ball joint dust cover perished

slight play on o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Sep 2015 86,316 miles

all tyres are worn out of shape

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2015 86,316 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres are worn out of shape

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 76,624 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 72,857 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 66,991 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 56,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 47,616 miles

Hand brake cables starting to rust

Fail 14 Sep 2009 42,646 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 42,646 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 35,389 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 35,389 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 28,424 miles

***off side front tyre has cuts on inner eage but not to cords***

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

off side front tyre binding slitly

Pass 4 Sep 2006 21,559 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 LHP is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LHP, 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 LHP is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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