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AJ03 FGU

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 FGU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 May 2024

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underside heavily corroded including suspension components

Pass 25 May 2023 170,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 May 2022 168,193 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2022 168,190 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 165,331 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 165,327 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (BOTH) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 162,124 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 147,064 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 134,958 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 23 May 2017 129,203 miles

Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 May 2017 129,203 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 119,211 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 119,211 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 113,752 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 May 2014 106,313 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 106,313 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 98,610 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 91,384 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 91,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2011 83,855 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 May 2010 76,142 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 66,516 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 May 2008 55,642 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 45,370 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 45,370 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 32,467 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 FGU is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FGU, 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 FGU registered?

AJ03 FGU is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is AJ03 FGU safe to buy?

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