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ET03 HBE

2003 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,372 mi
Last recorded126,372 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 126,372 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 124,524 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 124,524 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 119,340 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 110,774 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 97,185 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 84,141 miles

n/s/o/s/front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2007 68,145 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 56,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 56,777 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 44,549 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 HBE is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HBE, 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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How do I check the history of ET03 HBE?

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What year was ET03 HBE registered?

ET03 HBE is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is ET03 HBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 HBE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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