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EO53 TLF

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,866 mi
Last recorded90,866 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 TLF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 90,866 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 90,866 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2018 81,131 miles

engine oil leaks

fuel filter insecure

one side light out on both rear lights

slice o/s/r outer tyre wall

Fail 31 Aug 2018 80,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine oil leaks

fuel filter insecure

one side light out on both rear lights

slice o/s/r outer tyre wall

Pass 20 Sep 2017 71,293 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 71,293 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 64,965 miles

front discs worn

Pass 24 Sep 2015 55,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front and nearside rear tyres cracking on inner wall.

Fail 24 Sep 2015 55,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside front and nearside rear tyres cracking on inner wall.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 53,719 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 53,719 miles

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

Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 51,524 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 46,122 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 39,947 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 39,947 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2008 36,418 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 32,818 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 26,163 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 26,163 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing on inside

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 TLF is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TLF, 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 TLF registered?

EO53 TLF is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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