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EO53 PCX

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,527 mi
Last recorded159,527 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 PCX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 159,527 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 159,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Offside Front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 3 Sep 2016 151,512 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 141,990 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 141,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 134,517 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 125,544 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 125,543 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 116,900 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 116,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 108,342 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear exhaust rubber cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2010 96,369 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 96,369 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 85,522 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 85,479 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 75,464 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 67,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 59,411 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 PCX is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PCX, 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 PCX registered?

EO53 PCX is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is EO53 PCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO53 PCX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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