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AF53 NKM

2003 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

110,709 mi
Last recorded110,709 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 110,709 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 110,704 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205-55-R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 105,041 miles

Nearside Rear Outer slight cracking to sidewall

Offside Rear Outer slight cracking to sidewall

Fail 1 Dec 2018 105,041 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer slight cracking to sidewall

Offside Rear Outer slight cracking to sidewall

Pass 9 Dec 2017 97,870 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2017 97,870 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 90,610 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Dec 2016 90,609 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2015 83,057 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 83,057 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 67,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to underbody components

Fail 18 Nov 2014 67,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to underbody components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 57,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Fail 19 Nov 2013 57,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 13 Nov 2012 53,211 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 53,210 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 48,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside door mirror slightly cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2010 44,173 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 39,912 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 39,912 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 34,367 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 34,067 miles

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 30,082 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 30,029 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 25,155 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 NKM is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 NKM, 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 NKM is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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