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EO53 RMU

2003 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,597 mi
Last recorded162,597 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 RMU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2014 162,597 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 155,792 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 135,288 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 111,930 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 111,925 miles

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 88,154 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 87,807 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 61,589 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 61,589 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 45,843 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 36,677 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 RMU is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RMU, 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 RMU registered?

EO53 RMU is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is EO53 RMU safe to buy?

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