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EP03 EZE

2003 Ford Mondeo

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

153,232 mi
Last recorded153,232 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 EZE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 153,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 153,226 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 142,890 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 142,885 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 134,575 miles

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

Rear valance/ bumper slightly insecure and flapping

Fail 31 Aug 2018 134,575 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear valance/ bumper slightly insecure and flapping

Pass 15 Aug 2017 122,444 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 122,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 116,594 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear mains (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2015 110,602 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 110,602 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear mains (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 101,508 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2014 101,508 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2013 91,813 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s outer sill damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2013 91,813 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2012 84,103 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 84,103 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 73,675 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 62,005 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 49,176 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 49,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Jul 2008 40,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 40,379 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 31,699 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 31,699 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 23,203 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 EZE is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 EZE, 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 EZE is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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