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AF53 SYY

2003 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,665 mi
Last recorded102,665 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 SYY
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 102,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2018 102,663 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also outer side wall cracked and perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken Spring has broken and gone past the shock absorber this could result in damaging the Tyre if spring moves (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bold inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 93,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 12 May 2016 86,590 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 75,958 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 72,213 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 31 May 2013 69,465 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 69,462 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2012 66,961 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 64,742 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2011 64,742 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 61,996 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 59,350 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 59,350 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 55,482 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 47,515 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 47,515 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 40,582 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 35,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 SYY is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SYY, 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 SYY registered?

AF53 SYY is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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