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AJ53 HFD

2003 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,122 mi
Last recorded136,122 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 HFD
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 136,122 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2018 126,302 miles

corrosion to fuel pipes

oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2018 126,279 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to fuel pipes

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2017 114,868 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jan 2017 114,856 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 102,322 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 102,312 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort park brake no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 95,729 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 89,143 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 84,201 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 84,201 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 78,206 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 78,206 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 69,268 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2010 62,066 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 50,790 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 50,790 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 41,419 miles

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 30,269 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 30,222 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 HFD is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HFD, 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 HFD registered?

AJ53 HFD is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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