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EP03 FNW

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

214,121 mi
Last recorded214,121 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 214,121 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 207,852 miles

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

offside driveshaft centre support bearing worn

Pass 8 Jan 2013 196,703 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 196,703 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 185,339 miles

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 185,339 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 174,574 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 166,218 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 166,218 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

brake pedal rubber worn through

o/s/f wiper blade smearing

Pass 12 Sep 2008 142,940 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

chip in the front screen

Fail 12 Sep 2008 142,940 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chip in the front screen

Pass 6 Sep 2007 124,617 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 104,553 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 98,339 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 FNW is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FNW, 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 FNW registered?

EP03 FNW is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is EP03 FNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP03 FNW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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