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AG03 BKX

2003 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

158,414 mi
Last recorded158,414 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 BKX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 158,414 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 158,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 151,149 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 15 Mar 2019 149,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 149,245 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 145,630 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 145,620 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 144,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside rear tyre puncture repaired in outer sidewall

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 13 Mar 2017 143,993 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside rear tyre puncture repaired in outer sidewall

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Mar 2016 142,515 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front and rear suspension surface corrosion

front brake disc faces pitted and corroded

offside rear tyre large surface cut in centre treaded area

surface corrosion in prescribed and none prescribed areas

Fail 17 Mar 2016 142,514 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected cover/flap missing (1.9.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front and rear suspension surface corrosion

front brake disc faces pitted and corroded

offside rear tyre large surface cut in centre treaded area

surface corrosion in prescribed and none prescribed areas

Pass 17 Mar 2015 140,524 miles

handbrake lever travel high,Front brake disc inner faces corroded/pitted

prescribed and none prescribed areas and rear suspension heavy surface corrosion

smal hole nearside front lower ball joint dust cover,Slight brake judder front brakes

Fail 17 Mar 2015 140,524 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake lever travel high,Exhaust heat sheilds insecure,Front brake disc inner faces corroded/pitted

prescribed and none prescribed areas and rear suspension heavy surface corrosion

smal hole nearside front lower ball joint dust cover,Slight brake judder front brakes

Pass 27 Mar 2014 139,238 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 139,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 136,870 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 136,849 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 133,275 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 133,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 125,000 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 124,973 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2010 116,546 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 116,520 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 106,867 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 95,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 78,712 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 BKX is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 BKX, 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 BKX is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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