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EO53 PPU

2003 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

165,924 mi
Last recorded165,924 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 PPU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 165,924 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 148,002 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 148,002 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 143,359 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 143,358 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 128,935 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 128,261 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 115,575 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 3 Jul 2012 115,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 17 Jun 2011 103,951 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 103,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 91,629 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 79,489 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 79,489 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 70,596 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 70,596 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

advise leak of exhaust gases ctr section.

advise rear subframe bushes starting to deteriate.

Pass 23 Jan 2008 65,375 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 42,678 miles

Front 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 PPU is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PPU, 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 PPU registered?

EO53 PPU is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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