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AJ03 FBZ

2003 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,590 mi
Last recorded129,590 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 FBZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 129,590 miles

corrosion rear chassis

front and rear suspension components corroded

rear anti roll links worn

Fail 13 Mar 2019 129,589 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion rear chassis

front and rear suspension components corroded

rear anti roll links worn

Pass 14 Mar 2018 122,333 miles

front brake pads worn

slight corrosion rear chassis

slight corrosion rear sub frame

Fail 13 Mar 2018 122,333 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake pads worn

slight corrosion rear chassis

slight corrosion rear sub frame

Pass 6 Mar 2017 117,460 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 114,447 miles

both front tyre wear inner edges

n/s/r position light not working

play in steering rack

Fail 3 Mar 2016 114,416 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear 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 registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

both front tyre wear inner edges

n/s/r position light not working

play in steering rack

Pass 2 Mar 2015 108,828 miles

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

nearside handbrake slow to operate

rear subframe mounting bushes in poor condition

tickover uneven

Fail 18 Feb 2015 108,826 miles

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

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

nearside handbrake slow to operate

rear subframe mounting bushes in poor condition

tickover uneven

Pass 17 Mar 2014 104,320 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded in places

tickover irratic

Fail 13 Mar 2014 104,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

all metal brake pipes corroded in places

nearside front tyre perished in tread

tickover irratic

Pass 14 Mar 2013 94,821 miles

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

both rear tyres close to tread wear indicators

Fail 13 Mar 2013 94,820 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres close to tread wear indicators

Pass 16 Apr 2012 84,401 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all rear steel brake pipes corroding

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in rear sub frame bushes

Pass 13 Apr 2011 72,254 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 62,291 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 49,581 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 41,058 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 35,683 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 8 Aug 2006 26,407 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 25,109 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 25,109 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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 FBZ is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AJ03 FBZ, 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 FBZ registered?

AJ03 FBZ is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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