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AK03 BZA

2003 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,552 mi
Last recorded112,552 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 BZA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 112,552 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 112,452 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 102,995 miles

tyres getting low

Pass 22 Oct 2012 93,969 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 93,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside front strut top tight

Pass 24 Oct 2011 83,830 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 71,277 miles

Both Front Tyres Slight Wear On Inner Edge

Front Brake Discs Lipped(pads ok)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 60,570 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 60,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

rear exhaust shield sitting on exhaust

Pass 16 Jan 2009 49,773 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 37,019 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 31,087 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 27,597 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 BZA is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BZA, 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 BZA registered?

AK03 BZA is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is AK03 BZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 BZA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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