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AF53 WXZ

2003 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

92,917 mi
Last recorded92,917 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 WXZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 92,917 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 92,843 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded and holed at rear outer sill and inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded and holed at rear outer sill and inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 91,017 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner bald (5.2.3 (e))

both rear sections of outer sills soft

Fail 23 Nov 2023 91,017 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner bald (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield at back box loose

Pass 23 Nov 2022 88,761 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 88,761 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 86,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 86,422 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Lower effort at wheel (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 84,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 84,894 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 83,243 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed to flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 79,923 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 79,923 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 75,680 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 69,150 miles

Nearside Rear Door dose not open from inside.

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 65,007 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 60,775 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 60,775 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 57,126 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 57,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 53,302 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres starting to show signs of perishing/cracks but not to cords

Pass 23 Nov 2011 47,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 43,016 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 37,825 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 31,525 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 23,644 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 23,536 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 23,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 17,296 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 WXZ is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 WXZ, 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 WXZ registered?

AF53 WXZ is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is AF53 WXZ safe to buy?

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