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AJ53 WPA

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

87,908 mi
Last recorded87,908 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 WPA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 87,908 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both top shocker mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 87,907 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting in two places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting in two places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 80,972 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 80,085 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 80,080 miles

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 79,391 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 79,081 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 79,081 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust centre heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 75,199 miles

1 segment from offside rear tail light inop

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

both headlights clouded

rear subframe bushes de-bonding

Fail 20 Jul 2019 75,065 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel no effort (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1 segment from offside rear tail light inop

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

both headlights clouded

rear subframe bushes de-bonding

Pass 25 Jul 2018 71,575 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 65,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 65,289 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 58,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 54,403 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Nov 2013 54,403 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 49,801 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 49,801 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 47,850 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall not exposing cords

Fail 17 Nov 2011 47,771 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 45,781 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 43,685 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 41,291 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 38,733 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 38,733 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 32,802 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 WPA is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WPA, 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 WPA registered?

AJ53 WPA is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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