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AF53 SZD

2003 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

179,961 mi
Last recorded179,961 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 SZD
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2017 179,961 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 173,790 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 162,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 147,777 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 147,587 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 134,937 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 127,346 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 121,953 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 121,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 115,879 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 107,751 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 98,340 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 80,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 67,431 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 SZD is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SZD, 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 SZD registered?

AF53 SZD is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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