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EO53 PFX

2003 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

252,562 mi
Last recorded252,562 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 PFX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 252,562 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 246,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 229,222 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 229,222 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 204,570 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 2 Nov 2017 204,570 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil Leak

Pass 16 Nov 2016 183,817 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 183,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 165,162 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 165,162 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 146,870 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 146,847 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 142,394 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 136,609 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 130,516 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 116,304 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 101,338 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 83,734 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2007 68,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres have light cracking to inner side walls

Pass 18 Sep 2006 48,846 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 48,846 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 PFX is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PFX, 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 PFX registered?

EO53 PFX is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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The MOT history for EO53 PFX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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