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EO53 PGY

2003 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,325 mi
Last recorded137,325 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 PGY
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 137,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smell of diesel can not assess leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 126,816 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2012 126,816 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2011 109,916 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 2 Oct 2009 88,009 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 88,009 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

alternator overrun clutch collapsed and noisy

Pass 17 Sep 2008 68,898 miles

O/s mirror cracked but still functional.

O/s/r shock absorber has a small damp patch at bottom.

Rear no plate deteriorated but still legible.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 54,256 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 54,246 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 42,028 miles

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

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

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 PGY is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PGY, 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 PGY registered?

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

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