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ET03 CBU

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,426 mi
Last recorded54,426 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 CBU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 54,426 miles

Offside front coil spring end broken but still located and operating correctly

Fail 23 May 2018 54,426 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front coil spring end broken but still located and operating correctly

Pass 7 Jul 2016 52,495 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 51,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a cut around inner wall but no cords showing (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 51,226 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 48,051 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 47,938 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 77,939 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 41,231 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 37,206 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 37,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 27,816 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 21,528 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 16,125 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 12,468 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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ET03 CBU is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ET03 CBU, 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 ET03 CBU registered?

ET03 CBU is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is ET03 CBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 CBU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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