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EO53 SZE

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

102,207 mi
Last recorded102,207 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 102,207 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 102,207 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 99,474 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible space saver wheel fitted (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Interacting with main beam when main beam switched on (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Foglight lense cracked

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 29 Nov 2023 93,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Offside and nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 93,922 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Offside and nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 89,429 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Rack to reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 84,854 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 80,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

wipers poor

Fail 20 Nov 2020 80,304 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner pad material not sitting correct on brake pad. advise to replace as soon as possible

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 75,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 66,103 miles

steering uj has play

Pass 20 Mar 2018 62,174 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 52,804 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Front track rod end has slight play

Pass 15 Mar 2016 51,334 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 48,888 miles

n/s/r rack wet

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

silght play in rack

Pass 18 Mar 2014 46,630 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 43,291 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 12,232 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 39,052 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 36,315 miles

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

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

central locking cycing

Pass 9 Aug 2010 31,923 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 27,429 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 23,178 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 23,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 18,969 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 13,909 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 SZE is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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

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