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EO53 WHC

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,830 mi
Last recorded103,830 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 103,830 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 103,828 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2014 93,762 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 81,849 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 81,849 miles

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

o/s/f lower ball joint boot slightly damaged

slight corosion to other metal brake pipes

Pass 3 Apr 2012 70,993 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 62,315 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 54,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

SUSPECT DIESEL FUEL LEAK AT ENGINE.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 54,744 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

SUSPECT DIESEL FUEL LEAK AT ENGINE.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 46,743 miles

ADVISE ON TRACKING DUE TO TYRE WEAR

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON BOTH EDGES / BECOMING BALD AND LOOSING TREAD PATTERN / STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P.225 / 40 / 18 Y

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

REAR SUB FRAME BUSHES X 4 BECOMING SPLIT / STARTING TO UNBOND / WILL REQUIRE ATTENTION AT LATER DATE NO EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 15 Apr 2009 46,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s rear lower sidelight inop

o/s rear outer sidelight dim

o/s front tyre near cords on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2008 38,421 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 29,971 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,483 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 26,462 miles

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

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

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

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 WHC is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WHC, 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 WHC registered?

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

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