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EP03 GWW

2003 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,293 mi
Last recorded133,293 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 GWW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2016 133,293 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn out (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml lamp on

fuel pipes corroded

serious oil leaks

Pass 26 Jan 2015 129,882 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2014 119,462 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 119,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 107,226 miles

Advise: offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2012 93,165 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 79,139 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 79,117 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 64,397 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 57,914 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 46,645 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 36,616 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 GWW is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GWW, 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 GWW registered?

EP03 GWW is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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