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AK03 BVM

2003 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

59,591 mi
Last recorded59,591 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 BVM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 59,591 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 59,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2021 55,923 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 52,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 52,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 52,053 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 52,045 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 51,309 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded fronts to rears and rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 48,901 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 46,193 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 44,027 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 42,747 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 413,620 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 39,184 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 36,460 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 33,874 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 33,874 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 30,439 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 27,481 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 24,175 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,272 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 BVM is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BVM, 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 BVM registered?

AK03 BVM is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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