MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,403 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIATED
NEARSIDE SILL DAMAGED
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
OIL LEAK
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIATED
NEARSIDE SILL DAMAGED
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
OIL LEAK
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
exhaust system deteriated
nearside rear outer sill damaged
windows tinted
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
exhaust heat shield loose
exhaust system deteriated
nearside rear outer sill damaged
windows tinted
brake and fuel pipes coated in grease
o/s/f window tinting film slightly rippled
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
brake and fuel pipes coated in grease
o/s/f window tinting film slightly rippled
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AK03 BZS is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 AK03 BZS, 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 BZS is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 6 March 2003.
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