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EP03 FFA

2003 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,167 mi
Last recorded120,167 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 120,167 miles

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 109,357 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 96,564 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 96,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 85,282 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 72,753 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 72,753 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 5 Sep 2008 61,531 miles

advise osr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2007 49,421 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 49,421 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 36,251 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 FFA is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FFA, 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 FFA registered?

EP03 FFA is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 6 August 2003.

Is EP03 FFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP03 FFA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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