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EP03 FBU

2003 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

107,278 mi
Last recorded107,278 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 FBU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 107,278 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 99,035 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear under body corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2021 99,035 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear under body corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2020 98,241 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrsion

Pass 18 Feb 2019 95,180 miles

osf tyre heavily worn inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2019 95,180 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

osf tyre heavily worn inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2018 90,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 90,208 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement all 4 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 85,338 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four bush on the subframe (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 85,338 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four bush on the subframe (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 80,800 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 76,685 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 76,685 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 70,707 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 70,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 62,681 miles

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

front down pipe corroded

nsr parking brake efficiency low

Pass 23 Jul 2012 50,189 miles

both front tyres low at 2mm

front brake discs worn

front brake pads approx 65%

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r bumper slightly damaged

rear brake pads low

Pass 12 Aug 2011 39,040 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn and grooved

Fail 12 Aug 2011 39,039 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 28,400 miles

o/s/r bumper damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2010 28,398 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r bumper damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2009 25,442 miles

all rear subframe bushes are starting to debond

both front tyres are slightly worn on inner edge

chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Aug 2008 22,135 miles

rear sub frame mounts starting to debond

Pass 10 Aug 2007 18,173 miles

as previous

Fail 9 Aug 2007 18,173 miles

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged and has nail in it

Pass 9 Aug 2006 16,046 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly

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 FBU is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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