MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,707 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Near trailing arm mount (marked in yellow) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Corrosion building up heavily along underside of the vehicle
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Both rear suspension arms corroded
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
General rear axle corrosion
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear axle corroded
General rear axle/suspension arms corroded
General underside corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Eml light on
Front Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
General rear axle corrosion
General underside corrosion
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring worn Both (2.4.C.1b)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
e/ml staying on
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
e/m/l staying on
Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear tyre deteoriated
oil leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside rear tyre has damage to inner sidewall.
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
both front inner discs worn and pitted
Both rear tyres + o/s/f tyre inner walls split but no chords showing
Brake pipes corroded
Corrosion to exhaust
EML Light illuminated
Front brake discs worn
OIl leak
Wear to brake pedal rubber
unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts due to child seats being fitted
Corrosion to brake pipes
Corrosion to exhaust
Cracking to n/s/f + o/s/r inner tyre sidewalls
Drivers seatbelt webbing
OIl leak
Play to n/s/r wheel bearing + slight noise
Unable to fully inspect both rear outboard seatbelts due to child seats being fitted
Wear to front brake discs
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs rusty
temperary repair to brake servo pipe
nearside front splash guard insecure
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside front splash guard insecure
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
unable to fully inspect brake pads
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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AF53 LKP is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 LKP, 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 LKP is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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