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AF53 LSZ

2003 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,099 mi
Last recorded136,099 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LSZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 136,099 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 136,099 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 127,739 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 115,364 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 115,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 105,416 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 105,412 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 94,269 miles

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

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

o/s/r lower sidelight inop

Pass 9 Dec 2013 83,717 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r lower side inop

Pass 12 Dec 2012 74,972 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 74,972 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 66,996 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 59,175 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 59,062 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 48,286 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 43,834 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 43,834 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 38,162 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 38,162 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front wheel alignment requires adjustment

Pass 16 Sep 2006 24,581 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 LSZ is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LSZ, 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 LSZ is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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