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AF53 WYC

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

205,102 mi
Last recorded205,102 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 WYC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 205,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 203,058 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jun 2018 203,058 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake slack adjuster excessively worn (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jul 2017 198,662 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 194,914 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 21 May 2015 188,440 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 May 2015 188,440 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 173,870 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 173,863 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 156,399 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 156,391 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 145,898 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 145,890 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 128,273 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 114,621 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 114,613 miles

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

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 98,888 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 78,742 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 58,772 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 30,389 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 WYC is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WYC, 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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AF53 WYC is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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