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AJ53 HKO

2003 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,754 mi
Last recorded97,754 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 HKO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2023 97,754 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S and O/S split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S mounting "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 mounting bushes badly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 96,709 miles

slight blow front and rear exhaust sections

Fail 10 Feb 2022 96,677 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH REAR OUTER SIDE WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight blow front and rear exhaust sections

Pass 17 Feb 2021 95,924 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S and O/S front lower arm ball joint covers splitting/perished

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 95,883 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished

offside handbrake effort low

Fail 11 Feb 2020 95,883 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished

offside handbrake effort low

Pass 12 Feb 2019 94,803 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 94,783 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 90,815 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL LONG

Pass 17 Dec 2015 90,697 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 88,752 miles

both frount tyres are worn on the inner sholders

Pass 13 Dec 2013 87,815 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 20 Dec 2011 83,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake discs have a couting of top rust due to lack of use

Fail 20 Dec 2011 83,825 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake discs have a couting of top rust due to lack of use

Pass 31 Dec 2010 81,718 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 1 Dec 2009 76,158 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 74,297 miles

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

slight corrosion rear discs

Pass 7 Dec 2007 64,345 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 48,849 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside windscreen washers need adjusting.

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 HKO is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HKO, 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 HKO registered?

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

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