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AK03 CUU

2003 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

183,969 mi
Last recorded183,969 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 CUU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 183,969 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 183,969 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 181,471 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 179,534 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2022 175,955 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 175,955 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 173,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 173,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 170,981 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 167,209 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 167,209 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 159,797 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 159,197 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 149,767 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 149,767 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 140,169 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 140,166 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 130,133 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 130,324 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 120,023 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 109,988 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 100,789 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 91,953 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 87,902 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 78,975 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 78,975 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

N/S/F TYRE BEEN DRIVEN ON FLAT

Pass 17 Mar 2009 68,579 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 56,426 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 45,779 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 36,123 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 CUU is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CUU, 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 CUU registered?

AK03 CUU is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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