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AJ03 FDF

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,391 mi
Last recorded105,391 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 FDF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 105,391 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 105,391 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 100,915 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres worn uneven

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 100,915 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres worn uneven

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 95,417 miles

both rear inner side lights not working

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

slight bind offside rear wheel

Pass 20 Jun 2013 86,147 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 86,147 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 71,399 miles

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

front brake discs worn

offside rear inner side light not working

offside rear tyre worn uneven inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2010 64,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 53,820 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 53,799 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 44,056 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 12,775 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 28,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Fail 26 May 2006 28,354 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

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 FDF is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FDF, 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 FDF registered?

AJ03 FDF is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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