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AJ03 ETL

2003 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,678 mi
Last recorded111,678 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 ETL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 111,678 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 104,616 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 98,795 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 92,292 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 92,292 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 85,229 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 78,828 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 70,252 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 62,451 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose slightly perished

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear flexible brake hose slightly perished and twisted

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 54,209 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease past clip (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease past clip (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear slight bind on wheel

engine cover restricts full inspection

Pass 1 Sep 2014 46,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight bind onn osr wheel

Pass 23 Aug 2013 38,916 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 38,916 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 31,552 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 30,257 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 26,392 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 22,403 miles

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 18,726 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 13,916 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 13,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 10,183 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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AJ03 ETL is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ03 ETL, 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 AJ03 ETL registered?

AJ03 ETL is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 7 May 2003.

Is AJ03 ETL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ03 ETL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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