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AJ53 CZZ

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

64,725 mi
Last recorded64,725 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 CZZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 64,725 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 64,712 miles

Exhaust system insecure at rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front 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 to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2018 61,589 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 57,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 50,600 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 48,440 miles

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

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

o/s inner cv boot slightly insecure

power steering fluid on minimum

Fail 26 Mar 2015 48,419 miles

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

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

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

o/s inner cv boot slightly insecure

power steering fluid on minimum

Pass 18 Mar 2014 44,275 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 44,246 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 42,493 miles

perrishing rear hoses rear pads low

Fail 8 Mar 2013 42,483 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

perrishing rear hoses rear pads low

Pass 12 Mar 2012 39,313 miles

advise perrishing rear brake hoses

advise rear pads appear low

Pass 10 Feb 2011 35,404 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 31,495 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 27,560 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 23,361 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 23,350 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 18,381 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 18,381 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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AJ53 CZZ 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 AJ53 CZZ, 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 AJ53 CZZ registered?

AJ53 CZZ is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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