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AJ53 VWT

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,622 mi
Last recorded127,622 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 VWT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 127,622 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 127,210 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 114,128 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 109,229 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 109,228 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongley advise worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 100,797 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 90,161 miles

Brake pipes previously been greased, unable to fully inspect

Front Both front head lamp lenses getting cloudt

Rear suspension bushes in general showing signs of wear

Fail 16 Nov 2017 90,161 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Brake pipes previously been greased, unable to fully inspect

Front Both front head lamp lenses getting cloudt

Rear suspension bushes in general showing signs of wear

Pass 21 Nov 2016 80,121 miles

Front engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Lower under trays/floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Nov 2016 80,120 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Lower under trays/floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Nov 2015 77,347 miles

Brake pipes coated

Engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2014 74,137 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 63,350 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 60,704 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 60,704 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 57,809 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 54,034 miles

front brake discs pitting

Pass 24 Nov 2009 50,123 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 44,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 44,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 40,596 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 34,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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 VWT is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VWT, 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 VWT registered?

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

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The MOT history for AJ53 VWT shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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