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EP03 UJK

2003 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,619 mi
Last recorded157,619 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 157,619 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 153,159 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 153,155 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means cap broken (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing remove objects from back seats (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing remove objects from rear seats (5.1.1)

advise engine oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2016 146,384 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 146,380 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 137,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 137,770 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 135,825 miles

both rear tyres on 1,6mm and out of shape on the inner edges

exhaust heat shild broken rear

rear pads low

slight damage to servo pipe

Fail 3 Oct 2014 135,790 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres on 1,6mm and out of shape on the inner edges

engine noisey

exhaust heat shild broken rear

rear pads low

slight damage to servo pipe

Fail 2 Oct 2013 132,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake hoses perishing

engine management light is on

front and rear number plates fading

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low on tread and bald on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2013 132,840 miles

both rear brake hoses perishing

engine management light is on

front and rear number plates fading

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low on tread and bald on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2012 127,746 miles

both rear brake hoses perishing

front and rear number plates fading

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 28 Sep 2011 122,058 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear number plates fading

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 28 Sep 2011 122,058 miles

front and rear number plates fading

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 22 Sep 2010 116,764 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 111,778 miles

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

front and rear number plates delaminating

Pass 26 Sep 2008 101,702 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 80,930 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 61,324 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 UJK is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UJK, 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 UJK registered?

EP03 UJK is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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