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AJ53 VJU

2003 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,569 mi
Last recorded150,569 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 150,569 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 150,569 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 138,223 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2010 137,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 100,364 miles

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

vehicle presented for test with evidence of a past diesel leak

Pass 29 Jul 2008 77,651 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 65,527 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 65,527 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 44,477 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 VJU is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VJU, 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 VJU registered?

AJ53 VJU is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is AJ53 VJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ53 VJU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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