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AJ53 VLM

2003 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,219 mi
Last recorded102,219 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 VLM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2012 102,219 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 102,219 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 90,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

both number plates in poor condition

nearside front and both rear wheel trims missing

nearside rear brake binding slightly when wheel rotated anti- clock wise due to brake pad fault?

oil level low

Fail 17 Mar 2011 90,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

both number plates in poor condition

nearside front and both rear wheel trims missing

nearside rear brake binding slightly when wheel rotated anti- clock wise due to brake pad fault?

oil level low

Pass 8 Mar 2010 85,481 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 85,481 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear tyre tread heights stepping

Pass 13 Mar 2009 81,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine is slow to start

rear wheel trims missing

wiper blades smeary

Pass 26 Mar 2008 76,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear wheel trims missing

coolant level slightly low

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Dec 2006 57,112 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2006 57,112 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

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 VLM is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VLM, 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 VLM registered?

AJ53 VLM is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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