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AK03 CMX

2003 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

102,657 mi
Last recorded102,657 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 CMX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 102,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 102,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear pipes, as seen near o/s/r chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 102,632 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 97,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 2 Jan 2018 97,659 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 91,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 91,959 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 78,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

offside rear wheel nut head sheered off

oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2015 78,226 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect main beam (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working right rear (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside rear wheel nut head sheered off

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 71,373 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Offside rear locking wheel nut broken

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2013 63,701 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 52,713 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 52,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 47,085 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 41,217 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 33,148 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 33,148 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 29,563 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2007 24,564 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 20,315 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 20,315 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 CMX is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CMX, 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 CMX registered?

AK03 CMX is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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