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EO53 SMV

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

140,465 mi
Last recorded140,465 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 140,465 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 133,144 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear Flexible Hose. (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R Tyre Worn On Inner Edge.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear Flexible Hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged To Flexible Hose. (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 124,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 124,191 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S and O/S (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened N/S and O/S (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated N/S and O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S and O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low N/S and O/S (1.8)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front doors corroded

front exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 29 Sep 2015 114,134 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 107,877 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 98,797 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 90,341 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 79,967 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 68,975 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 58,663 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 47,552 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 37,025 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 26,819 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 SMV is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SMV, 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 SMV registered?

EO53 SMV is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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The MOT history for EO53 SMV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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