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AK03 CLZ

2003 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,970 mi
Last recorded134,970 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 CLZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 134,970 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 134,956 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear park brake low effort

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 133,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both outer edges and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2019 133,885 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both outer edges and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 132,288 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 132,262 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure inner pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Central Front exhaust bracket snapped off

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 129,280 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Bearing noise front of vehicle appears to be nearside front

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rears appear heavily corroded in retaining clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded Both rear uppers (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 129,280 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Bearing noise front of vehicle appears to be nearside front

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rears appear heavily corroded in retaining clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded Both rear uppers (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 120,917 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar d-bushes

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside (2.2.B.1f)

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

coil spring corroded Both rear upper (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 120,917 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar d-bushes

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside (2.2.B.1f)

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

coil spring corroded Both rear upper (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 110,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 110,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 102,602 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 102,602 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 96,502 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 96,502 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 90,446 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 83,455 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 74,810 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 65,613 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 56,339 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 45,140 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 45,140 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 34,045 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 CLZ is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CLZ, 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 CLZ is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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