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EO53 PTZ

2003 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,928 mi
Last recorded95,928 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 95,928 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 93,446 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 93,446 miles

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

Nearside registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 92,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jun 2014 92,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 6 Jul 2013 83,988 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

n/s/front washers not working

Pass 6 Jul 2013 83,988 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

n/s/front washers not working

Pass 6 Jun 2012 76,630 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2011 69,972 miles

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

Offside 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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres have slight outer sidewall damage and wearing inner edges of tread

Pass 13 May 2010 57,377 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2009 47,606 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 42,930 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 42,894 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 34,347 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 24,689 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 PTZ is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PTZ, 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 PTZ registered?

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

Is EO53 PTZ safe to buy?

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