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ET03 CCU

2003 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

224,694 mi
Last recorded224,694 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 CCU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 224,694 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 224,351 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 220,597 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 215,893 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 210,804 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 195,222 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 195,222 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 191,005 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 191,005 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 186,243 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 177,537 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 175,402 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 166,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 166,377 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 154,269 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 139,071 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 139,071 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 125,243 miles

front tyres on legal limit of 1.6mm and both worn bald on extreme inner edges

Fail 13 Oct 2009 125,243 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres on legal limit of 1.6mm and both worn bald on extreme inner edges

Pass 4 Oct 2008 107,709 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 107,709 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 92,143 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 72,228 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 CCU is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CCU, 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 CCU registered?

ET03 CCU is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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