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AF53 LKD

2003 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

168,725 mi
Last recorded168,725 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LKD
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 168,725 miles

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

Nearside steering track rod end play

centre exhaust corroded

corrosion rear subframe

corrosion to brake pipes heavy

Pass 5 Sep 2017 165,099 miles

Exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 5 Sep 2017 165,099 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 159,268 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 159,265 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both fronts to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear cross axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 154,274 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 140,208 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 125,262 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 113,483 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 98,056 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 84,837 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 72,226 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 59,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 46,219 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 36,336 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 LKD is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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