MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,209 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front brake discs corroded quite heavily, advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front tyres worn heavily on shoulders, advise replace (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front brake discs corroded heavily on inside face, offside being the worst, advise replace soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside front, offside being the worst (1.2.1 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front brake discs corroded heavily on inside face, offside being the worst, advise replace soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside front, offside being the worst (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside, sorted at time of test (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion to inside face of nearside and offside front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded slightly nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion to inside face of nearside and offside front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working Corrected at time of test (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded slightly nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear D bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on inside shoulder, advise replace (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Advise replace soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear D bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Corrected at time of test (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on inside shoulder, advise replace (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Advise replace soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front worn on inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 1.27 Result mean value 2.15 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front worn on inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust system not adequately supported Two rear rubber exhaust mountings split (7.1.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of nearside outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded Alongside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Handbrake cable adjusted too tight, advise correct adjustment
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside front (3.7.B.3)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside (2.5.C.1a)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play Nearside rear (2.6.2)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of Nearside outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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EO53 PVZ is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 PVZ, 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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EO53 PVZ is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 6 October 2003.
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