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EJ02 FSA

2002 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

186,626 mi
Last recorded186,626 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Mondeo91,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 FSA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 186,626 miles

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

Headlamp lens deteriorated

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 185,653 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 183,772 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 Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 182,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 182,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 180,722 miles

Central exhaust heatshield insecure

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

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

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

wheel alignment check

Fail 27 Jun 2019 180,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust heatshield insecure

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

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

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

wheel alignment check

Pass 29 Jun 2018 178,010 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 178,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

underbody exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 30 Jun 2017 174,460 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber weak

engine management light on

Fail 29 Jun 2017 174,460 miles

Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release rear (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking above petrol tank (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear shock absorber weak

engine management light on

n/s rear tyre has tread cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2016 170,785 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 170,785 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 165,455 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 165,455 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2014 157,144 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2014 157,144 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2013 152,730 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 145,331 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 132,810 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 132,810 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 121,656 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 113,111 miles

wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 16 Jun 2008 100,104 miles

rear tyres worn to 2 and 3mm

Pass 8 Jun 2007 85,969 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 85,969 miles

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

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)

adv on both front wipers smearing

Pass 16 Jun 2006 71,640 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 71,640 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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EJ02 FSA is a 2002 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2002 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 91,873 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 EJ02 FSA, 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 24 years old, this Ford Mondeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EJ02 FSA is a 2002 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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