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AF53 LUO

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,550 mi
Last recorded129,550 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 129,550 miles

16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Surface corrosion to components on underside of vehicle.

Pass 20 Feb 2018 128,306 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 126,906 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 123,643 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear plus rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 121,128 miles

slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 24 Feb 2014 117,582 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 114,200 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 114,200 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 109,890 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 97,456 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 97,456 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 83,450 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 83,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 71,520 miles

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

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 21 Feb 2008 59,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front wipers slightly smeary

slight water ingress to rear number plate

Pass 21 Feb 2008 59,665 miles

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

front wipers slightly smeary

slight water ingress to rear number plate

Pass 13 Sep 2006 38,303 miles

20% imbalance on front brakes

Offside 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 LUO is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LUO, 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 LUO registered?

AF53 LUO is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is AF53 LUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 LUO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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