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AF53 WYK

2003 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

245,399 mi
Last recorded245,399 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 245,399 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 245,399 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 231,573 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 217,906 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 22 Aug 2014 207,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 197,262 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 13 Dec 2012 191,570 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 188,762 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 188,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 173,555 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 173,553 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 160,082 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 160,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

noise from power steering

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit

slight damage to o/s windscreen

Pass 7 Aug 2009 145,620 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 145,620 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 134,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 134,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 123,820 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 123,820 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 116,430 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 WYK is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WYK, 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 WYK registered?

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

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