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AF53 LHX

2003 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,086 mi
Last recorded100,086 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LHX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 100,086 miles

Brakepipes covered in underseal

Engine oil leaks at gearbox

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded exhaust system corroded

Os drivers mirror cracked

Fail 2 Feb 2021 100,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brakepipes covered in underseal

Engine oil leaks at gearbox

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded exhaust system corroded

Os drivers mirror cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2020 93,809 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 89,499 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 89,384 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 82,969 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 22 Feb 2017 78,115 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 73,131 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 73,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 66,366 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 11 Feb 2015 66,360 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 59,935 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 59,907 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 51,255 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 51,255 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 45,168 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 34,888 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 30,973 miles

front discs have a slight misting of rust

Pass 22 Jan 2010 29,772 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pads appear to bve wearing low, but cant see true depth

Pass 26 Jan 2009 24,207 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front pads wearing low

n/s/f power steering pipe slightly rubbing on steering rack gaitor

o/s/r front subframe bush rubber coming away from metal insert

Pass 9 Jan 2008 18,953 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 13,565 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 LHX is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LHX, 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 LHX registered?

AF53 LHX is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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