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AF53 LMO

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,085 mi
Last recorded110,085 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LMO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 110,085 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 110,068 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured offside outer link arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 101,383 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes corroded and coated with underseal (3.6.B.2c)

CV boots leaking

Offside Rear Tyre worn uneven

Rear suspension and subframe bushes worn and perished

Fail 12 Jul 2017 101,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also worn inner edge and uneven (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating disc corroded and pitted (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating disc corroded and pitted (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes corroded and coated with underseal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn uneven

Rear suspension and subframe bushes worn and perished

Pass 14 Jul 2016 95,721 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 89,632 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded (borderline)

both rear brake pipes corroded

engine light on

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 27 Jun 2015 89,632 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded (borderline)

both rear brake pipes corroded

engine light on

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Jul 2014 85,563 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 85,563 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 78,581 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 73,141 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 68,060 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 65,895 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 53,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 41,277 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 32,536 miles

air bag light on

Pass 27 Feb 2007 26,797 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 26,783 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 LMO is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LMO, 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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What year was AF53 LMO registered?

AF53 LMO is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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