MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,393 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
E.M.Lamp indicating Engine Fault
Gears Slipping out of 1st and 3rd
Offside and Nearside Front Tyres Worn on Inner Edges
Headlamp aim too low Offside and Nearside (1.8)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
E.M.Lamp indicating Engine Fault
Gears Slipping out of 1st and 3rd
Offside and Nearside Front Tyres Worn on Inner Edges
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to the rear metal (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and the offside front matal (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and the offside rear metal (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
advise both the n/s/f and o/s/f brake disc inner faces are coroded
advise brake pedal antislip rubber is worn on one side
advise h/lamp adjuster reset to zero to recheck h/lamp aim
advise plastic engine cover fitted at time of test
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
21% front brake in-balance due to poor front disc condition
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?
Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EO53 SZJ is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 SZJ, 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 SZJ registered?
EO53 SZJ is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 September 2003.
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