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AF53 LNY

2003 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,510 mi
Last recorded111,510 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LNY
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 111,510 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 107,416 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 102,899 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 102,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 98,140 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 94,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 94,726 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 86,861 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 85,152 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

both headlamp aims on lower limits

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

drivers door and offside front wing damaged

drivers door check strap broken

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed and tyre distorted

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked and perrished and wearing on outer edge

one of offside rear tail lights not working

starter motor faulty

Pass 20 Jan 2011 76,878 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED & WORN & LIPPED & DISTORTED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED & WORN & LIPPED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKED & PERISHED

Pass 15 Jan 2010 68,552 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 60,370 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner egde

Fail 15 Jan 2009 60,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner egde

Pass 28 Jan 2008 50,216 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 50,216 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 40,286 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 40,286 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 LNY is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LNY, 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 LNY registered?

AF53 LNY is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is AF53 LNY safe to buy?

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