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ET03 FYB

2003 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,608 mi
Last recorded144,608 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 144,608 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 144,481 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 135,138 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2011 135,062 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2010 114,939 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 114,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 92,056 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 92,055 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2008 86,290 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 78,138 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 78,138 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 77,655 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 77,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 59,111 miles

All rear subframe bushes starting to split from bondings.

Both front brake discs heavily worn.

nearside rear inner and lower tail-lights not working.

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 FYB is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ET03 FYB, 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 FYB registered?

ET03 FYB is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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