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AF53 NLD

2003 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,373 mi
Last recorded97,373 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 97,373 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2018 97,365 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 Jun 2017 94,175 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 94,175 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 89,272 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 84,539 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 80,059 miles

engine check light on

Fail 25 Jun 2013 73,979 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 73,979 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 68,006 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 62,392 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 56,304 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 51,509 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 51,509 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 44,606 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 38,647 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 33,720 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 NLD is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,798cc petrol 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 NLD, 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

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What year was AF53 NLD registered?

AF53 NLD is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AF53 NLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 NLD 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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