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AJ53 HHL

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,074 mi
Last recorded116,074 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 HHL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 116,074 miles

Engine light on

Front bumper cracked

Slight judder on back brakes

Pass 11 Sep 2012 109,327 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 109,327 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine light on outer sills not visible

Pass 6 Sep 2011 101,439 miles

BELONGINGS IN BOOT

BOTH FRONT TYRES INNER EDGES WORN

NEARSIDE FORNT SEAT BELT FRAYING

NEARSIDE FROTN SIDE LIGHT WORKING BUT DIM

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER CV BOOT LEAKING GREASE

OIL LEAK?

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN SATEERING COLOUIM ADJUSTER

Fail 6 Sep 2011 101,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

BELONGINGS IN BOOT

BOTH FRONT TYRES INNER EDGES WORN

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NEARSIDE FORNT SEAT BELT FRAYING

NEARSIDE FROTN SIDE LIGHT WORKING BUT DIM

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER CV BOOT LEAKING GREASE

OIL LEAK?

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN SATEERING COLOUIM ADJUSTER

Pass 10 Sep 2010 94,065 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 94,042 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2010 90,494 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 81,609 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 70,836 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 63,538 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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AJ53 HHL is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AJ53 HHL, 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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AJ53 HHL is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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