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EO53 OZU

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

104,702 mi
Last recorded104,702 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 OZU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 104,702 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 97,485 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 97,483 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 97,411 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust flexable (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs rusty on inner edges nearside and offside

Pass 21 Nov 2022 90,451 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 83,735 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 83,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 76,486 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 76,478 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 68,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 62,616 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber slightly damp

Offside Rear shock absorber slightly damp

Pass 19 Sep 2017 56,553 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 56,553 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 48,141 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 41,030 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 32,395 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 26,902 miles

N/S/F, O/S/F and N/S/R tyres deteriorating

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 25,482 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 24,238 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 23,232 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 21,823 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 20,369 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 16,248 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 12,067 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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EO53 OZU is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2003 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 88,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EO53 OZU, 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 23 years old, this Ford Mondeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EO53 OZU registered?

EO53 OZU is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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The MOT history for EO53 OZU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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