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AF53 OTD

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,475 mi
Last recorded188,475 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 188,475 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 187,863 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 187,863 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 177,461 miles

Fuel tank support straps are corroded.

O/S front fog light deteriorated.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 177,460 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fuel tank support straps are corroded.

O/S front fog light deteriorated.

O/S steering rack gaitor is twisted.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Slight brake bind O/S rear when wheel is rotated.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 158,952 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear chassis has some corrosion

Fail 8 Jun 2016 158,942 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear chassis has some corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2015 149,787 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r wheelbearing slight niose

rear number plate worn

rear subframe busherworn

Fail 10 Jul 2015 149,786 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r wheelbearing slight niose

rear number plate worn

rear subframe busherworn

Pass 15 Jul 2014 144,119 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear sub frame bushes worn

Pass 23 Jul 2013 137,617 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s/f tyre has a nip on outer wall

n/s/r linkbar worn

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer egde

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 21 Aug 2012 130,880 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 117,921 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r brake disc corddi

Pass 27 Sep 2010 108,161 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 94,650 miles

rear exhaust has been repaired

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 94,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 76,347 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 58,351 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 54,441 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 43,456 miles

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

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)

slight bind n/s/f wheel

unable to see inner pads

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 OTD is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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