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EO53 PBU

2003 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,579 mi
Last recorded97,579 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 PBU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 97,579 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 97,576 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2015 97,032 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 97,032 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 93,960 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 93,960 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 89,609 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 89,609 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 82,045 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 73,696 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 62,505 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 53,060 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 44,322 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 44,322 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 36,239 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 26,379 miles

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

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 PBU is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 EO53 PBU, 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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EO53 PBU is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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