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AJ53 UXE

2003 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,596 mi
Last recorded138,596 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 UXE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 138,596 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 130,663 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear sub frame light rust

Fail 5 Nov 2020 130,660 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear sub frame light rust

Pass 14 Dec 2018 122,273 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring arm, outer bush slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm bracket. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring arm, outer bush slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm bracket. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear trailing arm bent.

Fail 14 Dec 2018 122,264 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring arm, outer bush slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm bracket. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring arm, outer bush slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm bracket. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear trailing arm bent.

Pass 7 Dec 2017 114,049 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 113,640 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 100,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 100,270 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc insecure to shaft (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 83,818 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 83,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 83,678 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear suspension trailing arm close to wheel (no sign of damage or wear but recommend attention)

rear brake discs getting worn

vehicles suspension rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2014 78,325 miles

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

offside rear main suspension arm close to wheel (no sign of damage or wear but recommend further investigation)

vehicles suspension very rusty

Fail 23 Jul 2014 78,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

offside rear main suspension arm close to wheel (no sign of damage or wear but recommend further investigation)

underbody brake pipes getting corroded in areas

vehicles suspension very rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2012 75,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust becoming corroded

slight imballance on front brakes

Pass 14 Mar 2011 71,206 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 66,992 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 58,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 58,362 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 48,176 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 39,013 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 UXE is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UXE, 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 UXE is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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