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AJ53 WPL

2003 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

166,632 mi
Last recorded166,632 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 WPL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 166,632 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2016 166,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2015 162,849 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Nov 2014 159,566 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 159,566 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

os rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2009 137,223 miles

centre exhaust baffles loose

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

Fail 19 Dec 2009 137,223 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust baffles loose

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2008 118,076 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 118,076 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

number plate lights fitted with coloured bulbs and dull

Pass 12 Dec 2007 91,103 miles

front pads low

Fail 12 Dec 2007 91,103 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front pads low

n/s/f tyre low

Pass 30 Nov 2006 57,791 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2006 57,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 WPL is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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