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EJ02 XPL

2002 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

160,368 mi
Last recorded160,368 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Mondeo91,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 XPL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 160,368 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 157,701 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 156,216 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 155,394 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 153,585 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2019 153,585 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 151,057 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2018 151,054 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2017 148,540 miles

Front brake discs corroded and staring to pit

N/S/R Tyre at 3.5 - 4.0 mm

Slight fray on drivers seat belt

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Slight oil leak on engine

Fail 13 Oct 2017 148,540 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pipes beside fuel tank showing signs of corrsion

Front brake discs corroded and staring to pit

N/S/R Tyre at 3.5 - 4.0 mm

O/S/F Tyre worn thin on inside edge

Slight fray on drivers seat belt

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Slight oil leak on engine

Pass 19 Oct 2016 147,136 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 147,136 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 145,103 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 139,592 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 134,350 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 134,350 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 22 May 2012 127,299 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 127,299 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 121,502 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 121,502 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 May 2010 115,547 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 115,547 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 105,869 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 97,374 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 84,661 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 84,661 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s front tyre puntured

Pass 9 May 2006 69,705 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 52,506 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 52,506 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 XPL is a 2002 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 XPL, 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 XPL is a 2002 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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