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AJ03 VZR

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

346,844 mi
Last recorded346,844 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 346,844 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 346,838 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill front and rear (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 326,264 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 326,261 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 283,513 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 242,198 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 199,512 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 199,512 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 163,148 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 163,148 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 127,430 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 103,300 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all four tyre valves starting to deteriate

unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 16 Apr 2010 85,368 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Fail 15 Apr 2010 85,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Pass 15 Apr 2009 71,284 miles

advise f/ brake pads approx 65% worn

o/s/r tyre pressure was v ery low no visible sign of puncture

Pass 3 Apr 2008 61,141 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 49,701 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 38,176 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 38,176 miles

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

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

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 VZR is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 VZR, 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 VZR registered?

AJ03 VZR is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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