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EO53 WGX

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,923 mi
Last recorded164,923 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 164,923 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 142,428 miles

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

under tray fitted and engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 120,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 105,220 miles

Corrosion on o/s & n/s front brake disc.

Corrosion on o/s & n/s rear brake disc.

Corrosion on rear exhaust box.

Corrosion on rear metal brake pipe.

Play in o/s rear anti roll bar link rod.

Rear subframe bushes o/s & n/s perishing/cracking.

Fail 10 Sep 2013 105,127 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Corrosion on o/s & n/s front brake disc.

Corrosion on o/s & n/s rear brake disc.

Corrosion on rear exhaust box.

Corrosion on rear metal brake pipe.

Nail in o/s rear tyre & worn on inner edge.

Oil leak on gearbox.

Play in o/s rear anti roll bar link rod.

Pass 8 Oct 2011 101,288 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 95,768 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 95,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 87,737 miles

2 x Nails in offside rear tyre

Both rear tyres fevered inner edges

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

Gearbox noisey

Gearbox oil leak

Offside front brake binding slightly

Rear subframe bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement

Pass 16 Sep 2008 72,707 miles

Both rear tyres fevered on inside edge

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Gear box oil leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front brake binding slightly

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 52,484 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 52,484 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 36,945 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 WGX is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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