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AG52 BDY

2003 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

125,840 mi
Last recorded125,840 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 BDY
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 125,840 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 125,840 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 118,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

lower part of engine has oil leak

nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted

offside rear subframe bushes begining to peel

offside rear tyre tread getting low

Fail 4 Feb 2013 118,086 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 106,214 miles

PAS fluid low

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 5 Mar 2012 106,214 miles

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

PAS fluid low

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Mar 2011 90,341 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 90,341 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 75,747 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 75,747 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 61,269 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 61,269 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 44,565 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 36,967 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 26,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear subframe bushes split

Pass 21 Feb 2006 26,220 miles

rear subframe bushes split

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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AG52 BDY is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AG52 BDY, 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 AG52 BDY registered?

AG52 BDY is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 February 2003.

Is AG52 BDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG52 BDY shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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