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EO53 SZJ

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,393 mi
Last recorded142,393 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 142,393 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 142,389 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 133,144 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 123,273 miles

E.M.Lamp indicating Engine Fault

Gears Slipping out of 1st and 3rd

Offside and Nearside Front Tyres Worn on Inner Edges

Fail 14 Dec 2017 123,273 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 113,366 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 113,366 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 100,831 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 92,811 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 92,811 miles

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 85,170 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 78,413 miles

21% front brake in-balance due to poor front disc condition

Pass 9 Dec 2011 73,484 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 73,484 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 67,475 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 59,233 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 53,122 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 46,528 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 39,093 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 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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