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AF53 OPK

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

178,939 mi
Last recorded178,939 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 178,939 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 178,402 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 175,916 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 169,210 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Dec 2017 169,210 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2016 160,833 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 160,833 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 143,477 miles

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

O/S/R tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 128,426 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 116,203 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre tread on legal limit

Nearside rear tyre tread on legal limit

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 116,203 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre tread on legal limit

Nearside rear tyre tread on legal limit

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 102,031 miles

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 15 Oct 2011 91,264 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 91,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 75,681 miles

N/s rack boot twisted,

N/s/f tyre worn on edges.

Small hole in n/s c.v boot.

Fail 1 Dec 2010 75,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

N/s rack boot twisted,

N/s/f tyre worn on edges.

Small hole in n/s c.v boot.

Pass 7 Dec 2009 58,658 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 42,536 miles

Engine oil on minimum

Offside rear tyre on 2mm

Fail 5 Dec 2008 42,426 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Engine oil on minimum

Offside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 14 Dec 2007 29,655 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall has a cut over 25mm long but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 10 Oct 2007 28,154 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 27,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 16,532 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 OPK is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OPK, 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 OPK registered?

AF53 OPK is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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