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EO53 VRW

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

165,809 mi
Last recorded165,809 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 165,809 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

front section front to rears greased

rear sub-frame bushes perished but not allowing any movement

Fail 14 Aug 2017 165,809 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

front section front to rears greased

rear sub-frame bushes perished but not allowing any movement

Pass 2 Nov 2016 155,309 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main, front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 155,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear sub-frame to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main, front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 137,264 miles

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

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

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

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

both main brake pipes heavily greased

both rear brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 16 Oct 2015 137,264 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both main brake pipes heavily greased

both rear brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 23 Oct 2014 119,229 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

main brake pipes greased

Fail 23 Oct 2014 119,227 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

main brake pipes greased

Pass 2 Nov 2013 102,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 93,509 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2011 87,077 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 79,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear lower sidelight bulb not working

offside rear lower sidelight bulb not working

Fail 7 Oct 2010 79,324 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear lower sidelight bulb not working

offside rear lower sidelight bulb not working

Pass 19 Oct 2009 71,412 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 71,412 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 63,249 miles

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes at rear corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2007 52,336 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 52,312 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 42,953 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 VRW 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 VRW, 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 VRW registered?

EO53 VRW is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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