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EP03 EOT

2003 Ford Mondeo

Gold Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,857 mi
Last recorded81,857 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 EOT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 81,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 81,857 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine leak from rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 81,036 miles

Fuel cap sealing device slightly crack

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated Both front (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 81,036 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap sealing device slightly crack

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated Both front (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 78,301 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fuel cap sealing device slightly crack

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 75,995 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 73,696 miles

Fuel cap sealing device slightly crack

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 73,695 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top bearing broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap sealing device slightly crack

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 71,398 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear slight surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lens slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 71,396 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both rear slight surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lens slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 68,179 miles

Brake drum worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 68,179 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake drum worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 65,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front and rear inner tyre walls cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2017 62,899 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

both rear Tyres starting to wear on inner edges

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 62,898 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi exhaust downpipe broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

both rear Tyres starting to wear on inner edges

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 60,099 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 57,439 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 53,815 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 50,930 miles

Exhaust catalyst broken inside

Pass 18 Apr 2012 46,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s headlamp slightly loose

Pass 26 Apr 2010 40,554 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 40,072 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 40,012 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,291 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 28,429 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 23,992 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2006 17,768 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 EOT is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Gold with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EOT, 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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EP03 EOT is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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