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AF53 SZN

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,929 mi
Last recorded104,929 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 SZN
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 104,929 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 104,915 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear caliper sticking

Nearside Rear steel wheel fitted

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 82,242 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 82,242 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 68,266 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 68,028 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 66,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 63,475 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 63,475 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 58,969 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 54,780 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 54,780 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 51,308 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 47,510 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 44,180 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 39,992 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 35,646 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 35,646 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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 SZN is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SZN, 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 SZN registered?

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

Is AF53 SZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 SZN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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