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AF53 LLN

2003 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

107,257 mi
Last recorded107,257 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LLN
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 107,257 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 107,242 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 107,235 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released all lamps (1.2.1e)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Some corrosion to offside rear chassis

Pass 19 Sep 2016 105,108 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 105,098 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 96,167 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover fitted

front tyres worn on edges

offside front tyre pressure low

offside rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2015 96,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover fitted

front tyres worn on edges

offside front tyre pressure low

offside rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2014 92,909 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 92,909 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 84,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 79,467 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 79,465 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 72,916 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 72,916 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 67,052 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 67,051 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 60,696 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 60,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 53,321 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside and nearside front tyres slight cracking inbetween treads but not deep or cords showing.

Fail 12 Sep 2008 53,321 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside front tyres slight cracking inbetween treads but not deep or cords showing.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 48,363 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 48,363 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2006 35,858 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 LLN is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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