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AJ52 ZGH

2003 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,723 mi
Last recorded132,723 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 ZGH
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 132,723 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes by side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 132,349 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes by side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 126,528 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 126,512 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2020 126,452 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 121,140 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 115,109 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 107,874 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 100,662 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 93,028 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 8 Feb 2014 87,573 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 81,967 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 76,491 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 71,122 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 64,656 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 58,730 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 51,322 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 44,983 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 36,286 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 ZGH is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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