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AK03 CDV

2003 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,671 mi
Last recorded128,671 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 CDV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 128,671 miles

both front and offside rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 25 Jan 2018 128,671 miles

both front and offside rear tyres wearing on edges

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 123,826 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 120,602 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 5 Jan 2015 118,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 97,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 May 2013 93,823 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 93,805 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 88,581 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 64,779 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 64,779 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 58,817 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 50,253 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 42,655 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 34,424 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 26,498 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 CDV is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CDV, 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 CDV registered?

AK03 CDV is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is AK03 CDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 CDV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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