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EO53 PLZ

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

153,488 mi
Last recorded153,488 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 153,488 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 138,384 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 138,384 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

considerable handbrake lever travel

Pass 24 Feb 2021 122,084 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 122,080 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 110,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear brake disc rusty

Fail 5 Mar 2020 110,882 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear brake disc rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2019 95,812 miles

offside rear brake disc rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2018 83,141 miles

both front discs considerably worn on inner surfaces

both front tyres on 3mm tread

Pass 24 Feb 2017 65,164 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2016 50,377 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 49,902 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened nearside rear (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front wheelarch moulding missing

rear exhaust rusty

rear underside of vehicle rusty

various body damage

Pass 11 Feb 2015 47,826 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 47,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body damage

bonnet realease mechanism broken

offside rear brake hose slightly cracked / perished

rear brake discs slight pitted / corrosion

suspension units excessively corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2013 44,624 miles

Abundance of surface rust on suspension components.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim adjusted.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 43,690 miles

car needs four wheel alignment

Pass 21 Feb 2011 42,153 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 40,540 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 37,772 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 33,415 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 33,415 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 27,909 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 PLZ is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PLZ, 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 PLZ registered?

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

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