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EP03 FVN

2003 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,231 mi
Last recorded140,231 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 FVN
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 140,231 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 127,535 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 113,532 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 101,064 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 101,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 87,157 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 87,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 71,482 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 57,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 47,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Mar 2013 47,734 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2012 34,481 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 22,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 13,700 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 13,693 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FVN is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EP03 FVN registered?

EP03 FVN is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is EP03 FVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP03 FVN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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