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AF53 LZO

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

187,910 mi
Last recorded187,910 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2014 187,910 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2014 187,910 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2013 184,988 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 173,127 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 164,485 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 157,400 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 149,987 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 121,747 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 101,086 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 101,086 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 73,440 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 LZO is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LZO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF53 LZO?

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What year was AF53 LZO registered?

AF53 LZO is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is AF53 LZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 LZO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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