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EO53 TKU

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,345 mi
Last recorded144,345 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 144,345 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 144,289 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 138,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 133,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 133,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 128,894 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes alongside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front and offside rear worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 128,894 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes alongside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front and offside rear worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 122,915 miles

Coolant expansion tank cracked and leaking

Front brake discs worn/lipped/scored

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2018 113,897 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 113,897 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 102,509 miles

Nail in tyre Both rear ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front very low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 90,291 miles

Nearside and Offside rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Nearside and Offside rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2015 78,999 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre tread wearing badly on inner edge.

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2015 78,999 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre tread wearing badly on inner edge.

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 65,264 miles

All tyres worn close to failure on edges.

Both rear tyres almost on legal limit.

Rear subframe bushes slightly deteriorated.

Fail 23 May 2014 65,264 miles

All tyres worn close to failure on edges.

Both rear tyres almost on legal limit.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear subframe bushes slightly deteriorated.

Fail 31 May 2013 53,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs worn.

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear subframe bushes deteriorated.

Rear tyres worn on edges.

Pass 31 May 2013 53,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs worn.

Rear subframe bushes deteriorated.

Rear tyres worn on edges.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 41,348 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread low on edges.

Fail 11 Jun 2012 41,348 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre tread low on edges.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 28,576 miles

Both front tyres outer sidewalls slightly damaged.

Front tyres wearing edges.

Rear subframe bush(es) slightly deteriorated.

Fail 8 Jun 2011 28,576 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres outer sidewalls slightly damaged.

Front tyres wearing edges.

Rear subframe bush(es) slightly deteriorated.

Fail 21 May 2010 15,310 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2010 15,310 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 12,000 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 6,045 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 5,457 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 4,686 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 TKU is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TKU, 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 TKU registered?

EO53 TKU is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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