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AF53 LWO

2003 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,196 mi
Last recorded106,196 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LWO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 106,196 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/2mm/1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded next to fuel tank ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 100,635 miles

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

Rear Both tyres perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2014 93,065 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 93,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 85,122 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 75,100 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 66,964 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 66,964 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2010 58,006 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 57,664 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 43,916 miles

headlamp aim has been reset

Fail 19 Aug 2009 43,856 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

headlamp aim has been reset

Pass 23 Sep 2008 38,878 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 38,848 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 32,781 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 32,778 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 23,926 miles

handbrake lever on offside rear caliper is slightly sticky

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 LWO is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LWO, 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 LWO registered?

AF53 LWO is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is AF53 LWO safe to buy?

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