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AG03 BWM

2003 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,017 mi
Last recorded155,017 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 BWM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2016 155,017 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

centre exhaust bracket missing system still supported

engine noisey

Pass 2 Feb 2015 147,226 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 147,226 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2014 137,607 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 21 Dec 2012 122,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre rim protector cut not deep enough to reach the cords

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2012 122,375 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre rim protector cut not deep enough to reach the cords

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2011 110,592 miles

O/S/R anti-roll bar link has slight play.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 98,511 miles

both front tyres inner sidewalls splitting

rear discs worn

Fail 7 Jan 2011 98,511 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres inner sidewalls splitting

rear discs worn

Pass 13 Jan 2010 85,553 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2010 85,551 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2008 71,010 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 54,411 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 39,515 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 BWM is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BWM, 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 AG03 BWM registered?

AG03 BWM is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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