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AF53 LPP

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,341 mi
Last recorded191,341 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LPP
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 191,341 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 183,410 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 173,078 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Feb 2017 173,016 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Feb 2016 163,006 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 149,321 miles

centre exhaust pipe deterioated

nearside & offside front brake discs slight pitting & worn

Pass 17 Jan 2013 137,102 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear handbrake not working as freely as could be

Fail 17 Jan 2013 137,102 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear handbrake not working as freely as could be

Pass 31 Jan 2012 114,150 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 114,150 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 101,989 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 79,539 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 79,539 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 48,520 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 31,794 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 24,996 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 LPP is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LPP, 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 LPP is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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