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AJ03 FJZ

2003 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,573 mi
Last recorded128,573 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 128,573 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 128,573 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 123,247 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Rear Outer (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both Rear (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 123,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Rear Outer (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both Rear (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 117,559 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 117,494 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 110,838 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

drivers seat slightly worn

Fail 16 Dec 2013 110,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

drivers seat slightly worn

Pass 8 Jan 2013 105,244 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 99,651 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 92,234 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 92,234 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 85,142 miles

both front and offside rear tyres are worn

Pass 12 Jan 2009 78,086 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 70,278 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 61,042 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 44,461 miles

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

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

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 FJZ is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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