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AF53 SSV

2003 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,756 mi
Last recorded139,756 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 SSV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 139,756 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 139,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2010 123,011 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2010 122,831 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 107,673 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 89,994 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 82,671 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 82,659 miles

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

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

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 SSV is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SSV, 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 SSV registered?

AF53 SSV is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is AF53 SSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 SSV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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