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AG03 BWE

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

6,396 mi
Last recorded6,396 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 BWE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 6,396 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 6,396 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 100,757 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 100,735 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 97,187 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four corroded on insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 97,187 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four corroded on insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 91,682 miles

MIL light on

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 91,643 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

MIL light on

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 86,618 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 86,618 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 80,913 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 80,851 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 75,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat cover loose

Pass 24 Oct 2013
Fail 23 Oct 2013 68,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 62,756 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 62,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 56,074 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 56,074 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 50,639 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 44,127 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 35,875 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 27,546 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 16,894 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 16,883 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 BWE is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BWE, 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 BWE is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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