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EO53 VKF

2003 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,420 mi
Last recorded173,420 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 VKF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 173,420 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Emmisions only just met

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Sligth damage to inner edge on nearside rear wheel

Fail 21 Mar 2017 173,420 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Emmisions only just met

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Sligth damage to inner edge on nearside rear wheel

Pass 19 Mar 2016 157,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn nearly smooth on inside corner. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 157,174 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn nearly smooth on inside corner. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 142,573 miles

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

Oil leak

front side lights dull

osf tyre inner edge worn close to limit

rear brake disc inner faces corroded

rear indicators discoloured

slight brake bind osf

Fail 20 Mar 2015 142,573 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front side lights dull

osf tyre inner edge worn close to limit

rear brake disc inner faces corroded

rear indicators discoloured

slight brake bind osf

Pass 13 Mar 2014 125,525 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Emissions only just met

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Mar 2013 111,558 miles

engine rad deteriated

oil filter corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2013 111,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine rad deteriated

oil filter corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 93,489 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 77,039 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 67,698 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 67,672 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 60,919 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 60,919 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 51,394 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 46,252 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 36,278 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 VKF is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VKF, 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 VKF registered?

EO53 VKF is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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