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EP03 HTA

2003 Ford Mondeo

Beige Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

149,354 mi
Last recorded149,354 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 HTA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 149,354 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 139,644 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 130,505 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 130,505 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 120,865 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 107,699 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 97,669 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 88,566 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 80,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 71,649 miles

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

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

rear subframe bushes worn

Fail 13 Aug 2012 71,649 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 15 Aug 2011 56,900 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 44,627 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 34,949 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 25,839 miles

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

rear subframe bushes coming adrift

Pass 22 Aug 2007 18,221 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 8,707 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 HTA is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Beige with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HTA, 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 HTA registered?

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

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The MOT history for EP03 HTA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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