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AK03 CHV

2003 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,373 mi
Last recorded75,373 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 CHV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 75,373 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 75,721 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2018 73,018 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 70,639 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 67,701 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 67,701 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement handbrake lever seized (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 64,307 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 60,661 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 60,661 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure at rear

Pass 24 Jun 2013 53,783 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 53,783 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 49,940 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 49,940 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 48,989 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 48,989 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Mar 2008 45,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 45,353 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 39,033 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 30,630 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 CHV is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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