MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
248,183 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both fog lamps broken
hand brake has little reserve travel
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
NSF fog light broken
Oil leak ()
Brake pipe excessively corroded From rear Union to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Union after calliper to union at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Union after calliper to union at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
NSF fog light broken
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x front to rear... (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush droplink.... (2.4.G.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x front to rear... (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush droplink.... (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight brake bind nearside rear
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
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)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight brake bind nearside rear
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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EO53 PDZ is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 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 PDZ, 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 PDZ is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 September 2003.
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