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AF53 LLU

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,931 mi
Last recorded105,931 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LLU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 105,931 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2025 100,212 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 96,373 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 96,366 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 91,664 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 91,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 86,136 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in grease/wax

Pass 4 May 2021 81,793 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 81,783 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in both rear strut top mounts

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 80,494 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 77,661 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 77,661 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 74,950 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 72,380 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2016 67,807 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre on 3mm and worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre on 3mm, worn on outter edge and has nail in outer edge

Offside Front Tyre on 3mm and Bald on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2015 64,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 12 May 2014 61,309 miles

reverse lights n/w.

Pass 16 May 2013 43,084 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 43,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 52,328 miles

centre exhaust heat shield insecure.

o/s/r tyre worn 3mm & wearing on inside edge.

Pass 26 May 2011 45,035 miles

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

rear subframe mounting bushes split and perished

Fail 26 May 2011 45,035 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

both front wiper blades poor effort

rear subframe mounting bushes split and perished

Pass 7 Jun 2010 40,047 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 35,137 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 28,995 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 23,121 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 23,121 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 17,385 miles

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

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 LLU is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF53 LLU registered?

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

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