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EO53 TPX

2003 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,208 mi
Last recorded143,208 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 TPX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 143,208 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 143,208 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 140,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2015 140,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

aux belt tensioner and bottom pully are noisey

bonnet is difficult to open with the key

both rear springs are slightly corroded

large oil leak from turbo area

Pass 9 Jan 2014 136,494 miles

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 132,962 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 127,992 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 119,036 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 101,064 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 87,823 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 67,891 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 TPX is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TPX, 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 TPX registered?

EO53 TPX is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is EO53 TPX safe to buy?

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