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AF53 LKP

2003 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,707 mi
Last recorded144,707 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LKP
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2021 144,707 miles

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))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 138,742 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 131,144 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 126,663 miles

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))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 120,362 miles

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 111,997 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 111,767 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 105,620 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 105,620 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 98,991 miles

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

offside rear tyre has damage to inner sidewall.

Fail 28 Nov 2014 98,912 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 91,272 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 86,826 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 83,482 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 79,686 miles

nearside front splash guard insecure

Fail 3 Dec 2010 79,686 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 72,499 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 63,899 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 55,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2006 39,664 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 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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