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AK03 BYX

2003 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,683 mi
Last recorded125,683 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 BYX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 125,683 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake cables slightly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2016 115,919 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear both sides(n/s and o/s) parking brake cables corodded slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2015 96,999 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 96,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 85,690 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 85,690 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 84,169 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 84,146 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 82,443 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 82,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 81,220 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 81,212 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 75,791 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 68,522 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 58,254 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 47,618 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 34,459 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 BYX is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BYX, 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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AK03 BYX is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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