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AJ52 ABO

2003 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,678 mi
Last recorded97,678 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 ABO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 97,678 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 94,131 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 94,131 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 89,775 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

front to rear fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2015 83,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fuel pipes showing signs of corosion

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2015 83,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre has a nail

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

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

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

Rear fuel pipes showing signs of corosion

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2014 79,872 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 79,872 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 76,905 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 76,905 miles

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

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

corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 21 Nov 2012 74,876 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 73,559 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 66,764 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre outer wall cut, not exposing cords or ply

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 66,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre outer wall cut, not exposing cords or ply

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 55,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 55,653 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 43,973 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 43,138 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 35,968 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 35,968 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 28,610 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 28,610 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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AJ52 ABO is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 AJ52 ABO, 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 AJ52 ABO registered?

AJ52 ABO is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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