MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,353 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear discs worn and pitted
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear discs worn and pitted
windscreen damaged
damage to nearside front and offside rear wheels
engine poor running at idle
exhaust leaking
front and rear number plates poor
front brake pads will require replacement in approx 1000 miles
headlamp aims on lower limit
imbalance between front brakes
rear brake discs in poor condition - advise replacement when disc pads next changed
rear brake pads will require replacement in approx 1500 miles
uneven rise and fall between rear brakes
various body/bumper defects
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
damage to nearside front and offside rear wheels
engine poor running at idle
exhaust leaking
front and rear number plates poor
front brake pads will require replacement in approx 1000 miles
headlamp aims on lower limit
imbalance between front brakes
rear brake discs in poor condition - advise replacement when disc pads next changed
rear brake pads will require replacement in approx 1500 miles
uneven rise and fall between rear brakes
various body/bumper defects
windscreen damaged
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?
Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EP03 BUF is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 BUF, 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 BUF registered?
EP03 BUF is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 11 August 2003.
Is EP03 BUF safe to buy?
The MOT history for EP03 BUF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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