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EP03 BTV

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,307 mi
Last recorded88,307 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 BTV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 88,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 78,851 miles

Offside Front Strut top bearing tight in operation

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 78,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 91V (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Strut top bearing tight in operation

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 69,193 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 60,468 miles

n/s/r innertyre cracking up

Fail 13 Aug 2013 60,462 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r innertyre cracking up

Pass 15 Aug 2012 57,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake pipes heavily greased cant check proply

Pass 17 Aug 2011 54,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 49,260 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 45,905 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 43,813 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 41,304 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2006 38,795 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 38,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 BTV is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BTV, 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 BTV registered?

EP03 BTV is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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The MOT history for EP03 BTV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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