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AF53 LVX

2003 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,357 mi
Last recorded85,357 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LVX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 85,357 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 8 Nov 2014 79,340 miles

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Fail 6 Nov 2014 79,335 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2013 76,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

gearbox bell housing is wet with oil

rear subframe bushes bonding is split and deteriorated and have slight play

Fail 23 Nov 2013 76,477 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

brake service

gearbox bell housing is wet with oil

rear subframe bushes bonding is split and deteriorated and have slight play

Pass 24 Nov 2012 74,674 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

airbag light is on

brake service

rear subframe bushes are worn and bonding is split but no play found

Pass 20 Aug 2011 71,596 miles

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

n/s o/s front tyres worn on edge ???

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2010 68,637 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 63,368 miles

brake pipes heavily sealed

Pass 2 Sep 2008 56,828 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 53,079 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 53,079 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 45,999 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 LVX is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LVX, 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 LVX registered?

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

Is AF53 LVX safe to buy?

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