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EP03 BRX

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,546 mi
Last recorded150,546 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 BRX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 150,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

slightly low effort on o/s/r brake & handbrake

Pass 21 Aug 2013 133,003 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine noisey near pulley area

Fail 20 Aug 2013 132,979 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine noisey near pulley area

Pass 26 Jun 2012 112,415 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes heavily coated in protective grease

Fail 25 Jun 2012 112,373 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes heavily coated in protective grease

Pass 8 Jul 2011 97,311 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 88,669 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 79,333 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 68,203 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 57,009 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 46,753 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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EP03 BRX is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EP03 BRX, 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 EP03 BRX registered?

EP03 BRX is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is EP03 BRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP03 BRX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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