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EP03 FEF

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,028 mi
Last recorded143,028 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 FEF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 143,028 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 143,012 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working missing (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 134,603 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material less than backing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to front shocks

Corrosion to front springs

Corrosion to rear shocks

Engine cover fitted obscuring tester's view

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

oil level 2/3 full

Fail 9 Aug 2018 134,603 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material less than backing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to front shocks

Corrosion to front springs

Corrosion to rear shocks

Engine cover fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

oil level 2/3 full

Pass 18 Aug 2017 125,031 miles

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

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

Rear brake calipers don't return to stops

Rear tyres slightly distorted and cuts in tread

Fail 10 Aug 2017 124,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake calipers don't return to stops

Rear exhaust tail box falling apart

Rear tyres slightly distorted and cuts in tread

exhaust flexi section rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2016 117,128 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 108,442 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flexi very rusty

front brake discs very rusty pads low

Pass 7 Aug 2014 102,407 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 95,431 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 89,465 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2012 89,465 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2011 81,630 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 75,031 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 68,409 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 61,840 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 61,840 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 54,569 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 38,068 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 FEF is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FEF, 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 FEF registered?

EP03 FEF is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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