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EJ02 YRV

2002 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

181,394 mi
Last recorded181,394 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Mondeo91,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 YRV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 181,394 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 167,517 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHTLY CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO INSPECT BEHIND.

Fail 4 Jan 2020 167,509 miles

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp levelling device inoperative LEVELING DEVICE LINK BAR DETACHED / WIREING INCOMPLETE. (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced INCORRECT BULBE FITTED. (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHTLY CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO INSPECT BEHIND.

Pass 21 Jun 2018 164,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes near fuel tank are corroded - approaching limit (1.1.11 (c))

Level sensor attached to nearside front suspension arm isn't visibly connected and the link is worn, unknown if working or enabled. Rear device level device is connected.

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Less than 50% of lamp isn't working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret - approaching limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside outer and offside inner and outer constant velocity joint gaiters are leaking slightly but preventing the ingress of dirt.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret - approaching limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear silencer is heavily corroded but not blowing.

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

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

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

Seat belt slightly damaged driver's (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Serpentine belt, steering rack and rack gaiters contaminated with oil.

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four mounting bushes are deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 164,246 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes near fuel tank are corroded - approaching limit (1.1.11 (c))

Level sensor attached to nearside front suspension arm isn't visibly connected and the link is worn, unknown if working or enabled. Rear device level device is connected.

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Less than 50% of lamp isn't working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret - approaching limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside outer and offside inner and outer constant velocity joint gaiters are leaking slightly but preventing the ingress of dirt.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret - approaching limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear silencer is heavily corroded but not blowing.

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

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

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

Seat belt slightly damaged driver's (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Serpentine belt, steering rack and rack gaiters contaminated with oil.

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four mounting bushes are deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 154,177 miles

Engine oil leak contaminating surrounding components including steering rack, gaiters and serpentine belt.

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

Nearside rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin.

Nearside rear tyre outer wall is cut - cord not visible.

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear silencer is corroded.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake hoses are perished - on limit - replacement recommended.

Rear brake imbalance on limit (30%), nearside is lower.

Rear brake pipes are corroded near fuel tank - not excessive yet.

Rear chassis is corroded but not to excess.

Fail 13 Jun 2017 154,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play and is rough when rotated (2.6.2)

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

Engine oil leak contaminating surrounding components including steering rack, gaiters and serpentine belt.

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

Nearside rear brake is binding slightly.

Nearside rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin.

Nearside rear tyre outer wall is cut - cord not visible.

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear silencer is corroded.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake hoses are perished - on limit - replacement recommended.

Rear brake imbalance on limit (30%), nearside is lower.

Rear brake pipes are corroded near fuel tank - not excessive yet.

Rear chassis is corroded but not to excess.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 147,283 miles

Engine management warning light is lit.

Light cracking to offside front tyre inner wall.

Light cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall.

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear silencer is heavily corroded but secure and not blowing.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipes around bulkhead are damp but not dripping. (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake hose are perished but not to excess yet.

Rear brake pipes are corroded but not to excess - attention recommended.

Serpentine belt is heavily contaminated with oil.

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 147,086 miles

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

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

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

Engine management warning light is lit.

Light cracking to offside front tyre inner wall.

Light cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall.

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear silencer is heavily corroded but secure and not blowing.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipes around bulkhead are damp but not dripping. (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake hose are perished but not to excess yet.

Rear brake pipes are corroded but not to excess - attention recommended.

Serpentine belt is heavily contaminated with oil.

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 140,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake caliper handbrake lever doesn't return fully, attention recommended.

Offside rear exhaust is heavily corroded but secure and not blowing.

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake pipes are corroded but not to excess yet, cleaning and protection recommended.

Serpentine belt is heavily contaminated with oil.

Fail 9 Jun 2015 139,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake caliper handbrake lever doesn't return fully, attention recommended.

Offside rear exhaust is heavily corroded but secure and not blowing.

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake pipes are corroded but not to excess yet, cleaning and protection recommended.

Serpentine belt is heavily contaminated with oil.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 132,938 miles

Engine management warning lamp is lit.

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front shock absorber is slightly oily and also weaker than the nearside front.

Offside rear silencer is heavily corroded but secure and not blowing.

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake pipes are starting to corrode, protectioin recommended.

Rear registration plate screws are not fully tight but the plate is unlikely to fall off.

Serpentine drive belt is heavily contaminated with oil.

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 132,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Engine management warning lamp is lit.

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front shock absorber is slightly oily and also weaker than the nearside front.

Offside rear silencer is heavily corroded but secure and not blowing.

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake pipes are starting to corrode, protectioin recommended.

Rear registration plate screws are not fully tight but the plate is unlikely to fall off.

Serpentine drive belt is heavily contaminated with oil.

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 127,311 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

all rear brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s rear exhaust end box starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jun 2012 119,863 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

air con leak compressor

Fail 13 Jun 2012 119,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

air con leak compressor

Pass 17 Jun 2011 114,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 114,262 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 104,913 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 103,573 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

driverside coil spring very corroded strong advise borderline

Pass 15 May 2009 91,115 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front inner cv boot split

Pass 16 May 2008 80,180 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 80,180 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 68,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 54,518 miles

front brake discs worn

front inner brake pads worn low

nearside front tyre worn to the outer tread

offside front tyre worn to the inner tread

rear brake discs worn

slight seapage to the offside front shock absorber

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 YRV is a 2002 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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