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EO53 YAU

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

159,667 mi
Last recorded159,667 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 159,667 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 159,667 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 169,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 154,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 145,632 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 145,632 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 136,076 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 128,259 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 126,411 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 120,808 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 110,520 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 101,082 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 94,385 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 87,640 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 80,395 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 68,746 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 68,746 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 54,120 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 43,536 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 YAU 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 84.2%.

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 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 YAU, 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 YAU registered?

EO53 YAU is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is EO53 YAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO53 YAU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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