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EO53 TOA

2003 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,020 mi
Last recorded155,020 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 TOA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 155,020 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 154,994 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 145,581 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 145,575 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 137,628 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 125,085 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 111,352 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 101,294 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 100,950 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 90,370 miles

Coolent leak appeared during emissions

Led background not working on ODO

Oil leak present around engine

Rear number plate faded

Pass 25 Sep 2007 66,366 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 41,059 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 TOA is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TOA, 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 TOA registered?

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

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