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AG52 FWE

2003 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,189 mi
Last recorded104,189 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 FWE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2015 104,189 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

e.m. light is on

engine oil level is very low

Pass 9 Oct 2014 98,091 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 91,980 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 91,980 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

park brake cables in poor corroded condition

Pass 11 Oct 2012 86,272 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILDS ARE LOOSE

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 86,256 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS LOW

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILDS ARE LOOSE

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 78,810 miles

exhaust heat sheld

Fail 5 Jul 2011 78,389 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust heat sheld

Pass 5 Jul 2010 73,192 miles

ALL FOUR WHEELS ARE FITTED WITH ODD WHEEL NUTS

OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT IS STARTING TO FRAY

Fail 1 Jul 2010 73,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

ALL FOUR WHEELS ARE FITTED WITH ODD WHEEL NUTS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT IS STARTING TO FRAY

Pass 8 Jun 2009 69,157 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 69,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 May 2009 68,924 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2009 68,833 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 62,640 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 May 2008 62,639 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 51,071 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 40,847 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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AG52 FWE is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FWE, 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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AG52 FWE is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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