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EP03 EYS

2003 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,858 mi
Last recorded142,858 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 EYS
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 142,858 miles

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

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 19 Sep 2017 142,858 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 20 Sep 2016 136,355 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 136,355 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

front brake discs very rusty on inner surfaces

Pass 15 Sep 2015 131,274 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

front inner brake pads low

Fail 3 Sep 2015 131,123 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken off (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x4 (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

front inner brake pads low

Pass 4 Sep 2014 126,523 miles

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

front brake discs rusty on inner surfaces

Pass 3 Sep 2013 121,364 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

front brake discs rusty on inner surfaces

Fail 2 Sep 2013 121,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

brake pipes covered in grease

front brake discs rusty on inner surfaces

Pass 23 Aug 2012 111,951 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 96,957 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 85,511 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 74,097 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 74,021 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 60,421 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 60,421 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 50,738 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 37,436 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 EYS is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EYS, 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 EYS registered?

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

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