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EO53 PYL

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,955 mi
Last recorded70,955 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 PYL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 70,955 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 70,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multiple tears around bald inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2025 69,576 miles

Offside Front Inner CV Gaiter greasy but unable to see split

Fail 7 Jan 2025 69,531 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multiple bulges inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge of tread cords visible through tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner CV Gaiter greasy but unable to see split

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 66,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40ZR18 92W Mazzini Eco607 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 64,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 63,612 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 62,989 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 61,425 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 59,298 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 56,426 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 56,421 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement All 4 bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 54,245 miles

Rear subframe bushes perished

exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2016 54,213 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear subframe bushes perished

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 52,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 49,978 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 47,958 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 43,709 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 37,867 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear subframe bushes weak

Pass 30 Sep 2010 34,133 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 30,287 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 26,086 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 20,942 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 16,730 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 PYL is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO53 PYL registered?

EO53 PYL is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 7 October 2003.

Is EO53 PYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO53 PYL shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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