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EP03 BUF

2003 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,353 mi
Last recorded148,353 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 BUF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 148,353 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 138,701 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 138,701 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 131,367 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 131,367 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 116,143 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 109,402 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 93,457 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 76,014 miles

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.

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 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.

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