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AF53 OPL

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,071 mi
Last recorded157,071 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 157,071 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 142,959 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 113,289 miles

Brake pedal anti slip starting to split still servicable

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 113,287 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Brake pedal anti slip starting to split still servicable

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 100,906 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 11 Aug 2008 91,097 miles

o/s/f fog broken

o/s/r lamp slight crack

Pass 14 Aug 2007 75,407 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 75,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s/f fog lamp broken

Pass 30 Aug 2006 55,134 miles

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

o/s/f fog broken

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 OPL is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OPL, 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 OPL registered?

AF53 OPL is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is AF53 OPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 OPL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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