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EP03 FWH

2003 Ford Mondeo

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 FWH
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2018

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2017

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

offside handbrake lower performance than nearside

offside rear caliper handbrake lever pulled on

washer bottle leaking

Fail 21 Jan 2017

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

offside handbrake lower performance than nearside

offside rear caliper handbrake lever pulled on

washer bottle leaking

Pass 2 Feb 2016 189,088 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 189,004 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working nsf/osf (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 159,173 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 159,173 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 142,244 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 132,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front tyre deep cut on outer side wall

Fail 13 Dec 2012 132,291 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front tyre deep cut on outer side wall

Pass 4 Mar 2011 112,775 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 106,225 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 100,497 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 77,614 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 63,540 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 41,548 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 41,548 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 FWH is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FWH, 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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EP03 FWH is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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