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AK03 BVJ

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,184 mi
Last recorded93,184 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 BVJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 93,184 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2017 93,184 miles

slight oil leak

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 91,615 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPE STARTED TO CORRODE (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 86,788 miles

COOLANT WARNING LAMP ON BUT COOLANT LEVEL IS O.K.

Fail 30 Jun 2015 86,788 miles

COOLANT WARNING LAMP ON BUT COOLANT LEVEL IS O.K.

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 79,882 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 73,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 73,017 miles

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

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

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

205/50VR17

ALIGNMENT

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 66,711 miles

205/50ZR17

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 66,711 miles

205/50ZR17

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 59,836 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED ON INNER FACE

RADIATOR WARNING LIGHT ON ?

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 59,836 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED ON INNER FACE

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

RADIATOR WARNING LIGHT ON ?

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 53,587 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 48,644 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 38,519 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 28,701 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2007 27,854 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)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 17,039 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 15,184 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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AK03 BVJ is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AK03 BVJ, 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 AK03 BVJ registered?

AK03 BVJ is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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