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EJ02 YOW

2002 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,392 mi
Last recorded98,392 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Mondeo91,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 YOW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 98,392 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2016 98,378 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom bj (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2015 88,548 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2015 88,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 110,657 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 111,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 111,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 105,547 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 96,297 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2010 81,516 miles

Oil leak

nearside front lower ball joint showing signs of wear but not excessive YET also gaitor split.

offside front tyre perishing on inner wall. 225/40/18

Pass 28 May 2008 65,066 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 57,763 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 49,668 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 YOW is a 2002 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YOW, 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 YOW is a 2002 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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