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AJ03 FSV

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

163,996 mi
Last recorded163,996 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 163,996 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 163,863 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located touching body (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 151,956 miles

Rear tail pipe corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 142,277 miles

Front discs worn

Nearside Front coil corroded

Offside Front outer c.v boot has grease around it

Offside wiper blade fitted upside down

both rear coils corroded

chip in windshield zone a

crack in windshield zone b

Pass 5 Mar 2015 130,962 miles

Coolant leak

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all rear brake pipes corroded

crack in screen on n/s

x2 rear wheels buckled

Fail 27 Feb 2015 130,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

crack in screen on n/s

x2 rear wheels buckled

Coolant leak

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 118,352 miles

lower gear box mount , rubber bush split

rear brake pipes just starting to corrode

Fail 4 Mar 2014 118,352 miles

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

lower gear box mount , rubber bush split

rear brake pipes just starting to corrode

Pass 8 Mar 2013 103,797 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2012 89,605 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 76,378 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 62,178 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 48,528 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 43,354 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 36,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 30,831 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 28,687 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 FSV is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FSV, 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 FSV is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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