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552 DOT

2002 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

142,891 mi
Last recorded142,891 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Mondeo91,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration552 DOT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 142,891 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 140,901 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 138,249 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 135,893 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 129,727 miles

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 129,727 miles

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust Mounting Bracket Snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 123,772 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 116,763 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 116,763 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 110,958 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 93,104 miles

drivers seat has movemnet in frame

front to rear brake pipes corroding

n/s/r brake pipe above subframe corroding

Fail 9 Mar 2015 92,932 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers seat has movemnet in frame

front to rear brake pipes corroding

n/s/r brake pipe above subframe corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2014 88,135 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2014 88,106 miles

Offside Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 86,064 miles

airbag light on

Fail 12 Mar 2013 86,064 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag light on

Pass 16 Mar 2012 83,893 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 83,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 838,833 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 838,833 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 80,254 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 80,254 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 71,221 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 62,365 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 52,663 miles

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

offside front spot lamp broken

Fail 15 Jul 2008 52,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

offside front spot lamp broken

Pass 18 Jul 2007 42,262 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 17 Jul 2007 42,214 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Jul 2006 31,412 miles

handbrake lever has travel

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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552 DOT is a 2002 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2002 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 91,873 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 552 DOT, 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 24 years old, this Ford Mondeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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552 DOT is a 2002 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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