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AJ53 VFC

2003 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

188,898 mi
Last recorded188,898 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 VFC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 188,898 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 179,569 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 179,521 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015

oil leak

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 144,679 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 130,555 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 130,553 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 115,894 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 115,894 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 104,299 miles

o/s/f tyre very low inner edge change asap

Pass 2 Dec 2009 88,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 78,508 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 78,469 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 68,882 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 54,593 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 VFC is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VFC, 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 VFC registered?

AJ53 VFC is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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