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EP03 FWW

2003 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,159 mi
Last recorded134,159 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 FWW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2017 134,159 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seat belt jammed (5.2.5a)

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing at the front flexible joint (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 225 40 18W (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort park brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both linkages (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 124,111 miles

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

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

offside handbrake efficiency requirements only just met

Fail 22 Jul 2016 124,111 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside handbrake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 9 Jul 2015 110,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 102,349 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 102,349 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 91,304 miles

nearside front tyre tread wearing low...cuts in outer wall

offside front inner tyre wall split.(advise to replace)

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 18 Jul 2013 91,304 miles

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre tread wearing low...cuts in outer wall

offside front inner tyre wall split.(advise to replace)

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jul 2012 86,052 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear anti-roll bar - slight play in offside droplink

Pass 27 Jul 2011 81,018 miles

rear anti-roll bar - slight play in offside droplink

Fail 14 Jul 2011 81,018 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear anti-roll bar - slight play in offside droplink

Fail 15 Jul 2010 64,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear anti-roll bar - slight play in offside droplink

Pass 15 Jul 2010 64,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear anti-roll bar - slight play in offside droplink

Pass 15 Jul 2009 54,335 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 43,266 miles

small cut in o/s/f outer wall

Pass 17 Jul 2007 33,557 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 23,612 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 FWW is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,999cc petrol 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 FWW, 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 FWW registered?

EP03 FWW is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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