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EO53 TPU

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,772 mi
Last recorded150,772 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 150,772 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 150,497 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 135,699 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 135,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2020 121,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 119,916 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 117,032 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 117,032 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 110,969 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 105,772 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 102,340 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 102,291 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 98,472 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 95,150 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 89,552 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 89,552 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 77,565 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 77,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 67,164 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 64,940 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 62,337 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 59,848 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 55,433 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 4 Oct 2006 41,238 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 TPU is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 TPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO53 TPU registered?

EO53 TPU is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is EO53 TPU safe to buy?

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