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EP03 EYY

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

119,461 mi
Last recorded119,461 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 EYY
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 119,461 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 119,443 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed Fouling on nearside rear wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 112,141 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 112,138 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 104,409 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 8 Nov 2016 104,406 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 93,916 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 86,363 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 78,461 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 78,440 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 67,912 miles

All 4 tyres have tears on sidewalls

Pass 11 Nov 2011 62,339 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 62,339 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 53,956 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 53,956 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 43,210 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 43,203 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 41,484 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 36,981 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 36,981 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 34,811 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 26,303 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 EYY is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EYY, 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 EYY registered?

EP03 EYY is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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