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EJ02 XUZ

2002 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

90,512 mi
Last recorded90,512 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Mondeo91,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 XUZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 90,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear suspension is corroded

vehicle has corrosion present underside

Pass 12 Aug 2025 90,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle has corrosion present on underside

Pass 8 Aug 2024 89,951 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle has corrosion present on underside

Fail 6 Aug 2024 89,950 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle has corrosion present on underside

Pass 2 Aug 2023 89,675 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

all rear suspension corroded

vehicle has corrosion present on underside

Fail 1 Aug 2023 89,674 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

all rear suspension corroded

vehicle has corrosion present on underside

Pass 12 Aug 2022 89,494 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

vrhicle has corrosion present on underside

Fail 12 Aug 2022 89,494 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

vrhicle has corrosion present on underside

Pass 16 Aug 2021 89,392 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have slight cracking round inner rim area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 89,369 miles

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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended center belt not extending (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor pan corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring mountings both sides (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 88,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in zone a but not affecting view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 86,567 miles

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

Nearside front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded.

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge and outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 85,072 miles

Rear fuel pipes corroded.

sub frame corroded.

Fail 29 May 2018 85,065 miles

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

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded.

sub frame corroded.

Pass 22 May 2017 83,462 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 83,358 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 81,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres cracking

brake pipes greased

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2016 81,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres cracking

brake pipes greased

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2015 78,904 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front tyres have cracking in the tread

nearside sill corroded but not soft

offside sill corroded but not soft

Pass 12 Feb 2014 77,308 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 76,300 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 76,300 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 73,762 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

The centre exhaust heat shield is insecure

The front winscreen has faint scratches caused by wipers

The full exhaust system is deteriorated

The rear stabilizer bar is corroded

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 73,762 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

The centre exhaust heat shield is insecure

The front winscreen has faint scratches caused by wipers

The full exhaust system is deteriorated

The rear stabilizer bar is corroded

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 75,393 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2011 75,393 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2009 64,107 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 64,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 49,171 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 40,380 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 31,218 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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EJ02 XUZ is a 2002 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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

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