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AG03 BBF

2003 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,574 mi
Last recorded147,574 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 BBF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 147,574 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 147,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 135,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 135,924 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 127,275 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Fail 19 Oct 2015 127,242 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Nearside front and both rear tyres worn on the inside edge

Fail 23 Oct 2014 114,823 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 114,823 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 102,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2013 102,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2012 89,264 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

n/s/r tyre low pressure

Fail 27 Sep 2012 89,264 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/r tyre low pressure

Pass 5 Oct 2011 77,795 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 71,437 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 71,437 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 64,828 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 58,727 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 54,079 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 49,327 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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AG03 BBF is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AG03 BBF, 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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AG03 BBF is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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