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AJ03 FMG

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

60,705 mi
Last recorded60,705 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 60,705 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight knock ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

boot lid has been secured by ratchet strap (not able to open)

Fail 30 Dec 2024 60,704 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight knock ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

boot lid has been secured by ratchet strap (not able to open)

Pass 8 Jun 2023 54,810 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 54,228 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 53,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 52,959 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 51,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 50,569 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 48,994 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 47,214 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 45,558 miles

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

offsifde wiper blade poor

Pass 21 May 2014 43,538 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 41,605 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 39,685 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 36,123 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 32,951 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 28,925 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 24,696 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 19,917 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 14,938 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 FMG is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FMG, 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 FMG registered?

AJ03 FMG is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 13 May 2003.

Is AJ03 FMG safe to buy?

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