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EP03 FCJ

2003 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,216 mi
Last recorded100,216 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 FCJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 100,216 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 94,765 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 89,306 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 81,613 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 75,952 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 69,895 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 69,876 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 60,488 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 53,830 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 46,206 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 37,296 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 28,574 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 21,149 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 FCJ is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FCJ, 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 FCJ registered?

EP03 FCJ is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 11 August 2003.

Is EP03 FCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP03 FCJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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