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EP03 LJZ

2003 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,015 mi
Last recorded123,015 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 LJZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 123,015 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 123,012 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2010 114,211 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 114,211 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 106,293 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 106,124 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 97,830 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 97,826 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 89,727 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 86,055 miles

Brake pedal rubber partly worn smooth

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Radiator under tray damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2006 60,833 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 60,833 miles

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

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

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 LJZ is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 LJZ, 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 LJZ registered?

EP03 LJZ is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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The MOT history for EP03 LJZ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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