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EP03 LPF

2003 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,945 mi
Last recorded163,945 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 LPF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 163,945 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Nov 2017 155,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 149,826 miles

chip swepted area

front brake discs deteriorated

front brake pads wearing thin

front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2015 143,865 miles

both rear brake discs deteriorated

front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre worn inner egde

play n/s/r anti-roll bar linkage

play n/s/r wheel bearing

slight engine oil leak

slight play n/s steering rack end

Fail 10 Nov 2015 143,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play n/s steering rack end

both rear brake discs deteriorated

front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre worn inner egde

play n/s/r anti-roll bar linkage

play n/s/r wheel bearing

slight engine oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2014 138,987 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

both front suspension shock absorbers damp

o/s/f cv boot deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play o/s/f suspension anti-roll bar linkage

Pass 8 Nov 2014 138,987 miles

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

both front suspension shock absorbers damp

o/s/f cv boot deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play o/s/f suspension anti-roll bar linkage

Pass 8 Nov 2013 134,777 miles

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

both front tyres close to legal limit

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

slight movement n/s steering rack end

small chips swepted area of windscreen

Pass 17 Nov 2012 126,815 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 126,815 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 116,368 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 106,010 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 98,309 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 98,309 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)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 86,450 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 71,932 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Nov 2006 54,563 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 54,563 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 50,350 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 LPF is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LPF, 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 LPF registered?

EP03 LPF is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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