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AJ52 YXU

2003 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,209 mi
Last recorded159,209 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 YXU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 159,209 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 159,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 128,236 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 109,103 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 109,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 98,475 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 90,237 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN DOWN TO THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM

Pass 17 Jan 2007 90,198 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 90,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 84,939 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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AJ52 YXU is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YXU, 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 YXU registered?

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

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