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AK03 CNJ

2003 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,281 mi
Last recorded81,281 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 81,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 81,281 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 80,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern ( 9 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 80,832 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear corroded near rear connection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear corroded near rear connection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern ( 9 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 80,414 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 80,414 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 79,852 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 79,834 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 79,269 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 78,393 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear brake discs are slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both the offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

both rear bumper reflectors are currently missing

the rear wiper blade has perished

Pass 30 Jan 2020 77,059 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 77,047 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 75,947 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2019 75,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached drop link (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 73,288 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 72,159 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 72,159 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 70,634 miles

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

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

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

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

front disks corroded and rusty

rear disks corroded and rusty

Pass 3 Jan 2015 69,747 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2015 69,747 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 65,271 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 61,194 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 54,338 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 48,836 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 44,875 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 38,880 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)

both wiper blades poor

Pass 4 Jun 2008 31,264 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 30,589 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 25,068 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 19,608 miles

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

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 CNJ is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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