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EO53 PHN

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,469 mi
Last recorded151,469 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 151,469 miles

advise damage to screen

advise front brake discs worn and corroded

advise front number plate cracked

advise front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear recommend replacement

advise handbrake travel long

advise n/s and o/s rear brake hoses deteriorated recommend replacement

advise n/s/f tyre worn on edges and on wear indicators advise replacement

advise o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge and on wear indicators advise replacement

advise slight play in n/s/f inner steering rack

Fail 20 Aug 2014 151,469 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise damage to screen

advise front brake discs worn and corroded

advise front number plate cracked

advise front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear recommend replacement

advise handbrake travel long

advise n/s and o/s rear brake hoses deteriorated recommend replacement

advise n/s/f tyre worn on edges and on wear indicators advise replacement

advise o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge and on wear indicators advise replacement

advise slight play in n/s/f inner steering rack

Pass 19 Aug 2013 137,352 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 137,352 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 130,293 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

o/s windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Aug 2012 130,293 miles

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

o/s windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Aug 2011 119,828 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 107,899 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 92,415 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 78,242 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 78,242 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 63,838 miles

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

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

crack in windscreen on the o\s.

Pass 2 Nov 2006 63,838 miles

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

crack in windscreen on the o\s.

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 PHN is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PHN, 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 PHN registered?

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

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