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AK03 CJU

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,071 mi
Last recorded95,071 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 CJU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 95,071 miles

Both side front brake disc's (inner) poor condition.. Both side fronte tyrtes wearing on inner edges..

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 95,069 miles

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

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

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

Both side front brake disc's (inner) poor condition.. Both side fronte tyrtes wearing on inner edges..

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 79,374 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 64,214 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 64,214 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 63,820 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside headlamp levelling system inoperative.

power steering fluid level very low.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 49,038 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 49,038 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

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

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

power steering fluid low. both front tyres scrubbed on outer edges.brake pads low.

Pass 4 Apr 2006 36,606 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 CJU is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 CJU, 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 CJU registered?

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

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