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AJ53 WRV

2003 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,641 mi
Last recorded143,641 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 WRV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 143,641 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 143,641 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 142,467 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 140,864 miles

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

air bag light on

starter motor noisey

Pass 25 Aug 2011 136,027 miles

advise the rear brake pipes have some surface corrosion suggest be changed also some rear pipes can not be seen hence can not be examined

Pass 26 Aug 2010 131,787 miles

i advise some of the rear brake pipes can not be seen therefore unable to examine

Pass 9 Sep 2009 128,332 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 128,332 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

i advise some of the rear brake pipes can not be seen therefore not examined

Pass 17 Sep 2008 125,657 miles

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

rear discs rusty

Fail 17 Sep 2008 125,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2008 123,882 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 123,882 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 110,435 miles

Rear sub frame bushes splitting

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 WRV is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WRV, 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 WRV registered?

AJ53 WRV is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AJ53 WRV safe to buy?

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