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AJ53 WRE

2003 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,023 mi
Last recorded156,023 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 WRE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 156,023 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 156,011 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 144,677 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 144,675 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 135,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 4 Apr 2011 135,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 Apr 2010 123,996 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 7 Apr 2010 123,840 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 18 Apr 2009 112,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 112,199 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 101,729 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 79,559 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 WRE is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WRE, 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 WRE registered?

AJ53 WRE is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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