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AF53 NLG

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,461 mi
Last recorded193,461 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 193,461 miles

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

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

osr tyre worn inner edge

rusting nsf brake pipe

Pass 12 Nov 2012 177,285 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

cut in osf tyre tread not reaching cords

rusting front brake pipes

Fail 7 Nov 2012 177,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

cut in osf tyre tread not reaching cords

rusting front brake pipes

Pass 4 Nov 2011 158,402 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 158,270 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine idle lumpy

osf seatbelt fluffing

osr inner sidelight inop

Pass 23 Oct 2010 136,520 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 120,897 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 102,260 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F tyre has a slight bulge in outer sidewall

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 102,260 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F tyre has a slight bulge in outer sidewall

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 22,659 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 22,659 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 57,078 miles

nsr subframe bushes peeling

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 NLG is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NLG, 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 NLG is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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