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EO53 TBZ

2003 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,984 mi
Last recorded89,984 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 89,984 miles

Nearside outer sill at rear damaged

Offside rear lamp damaged

Fail 5 Mar 2013 89,984 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside outer sill at rear damaged

Nearside rear tyre getting low and perishing

Offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2012 81,615 miles

Front and rear tyres getting low on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2011 77,444 miles

slight damage to nearside outer sill at rear

slight damage to windscreen within limits

slight noise from steering column area

Fail 7 Mar 2011 77,444 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight damage to nearside outer sill at rear

slight damage to windscreen within limits

slight noise from steering column area

Pass 11 Mar 2010 70,148 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 62,508 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 55,234 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 50,058 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 45,630 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 TBZ is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TBZ, 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 TBZ registered?

EO53 TBZ is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is EO53 TBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO53 TBZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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