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AJ53 VWP

2003 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,908 mi
Last recorded120,908 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 120,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 120,890 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 108,856 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

adviced front +rear pads wearing low

Pass 25 Jul 2014 100,400 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 89,439 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 89,439 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 79,739 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 71,046 miles

centre rear seat belt poor operation

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

stonechips in screen

Pass 5 Aug 2010 62,112 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 54,328 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 45,001 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 36,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 26,790 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 VWP is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VWP, 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 VWP registered?

AJ53 VWP is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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