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AA53 CNS

2005 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

135,207 mi
Last recorded135,207 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Mondeo89,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA53 CNS
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 135,207 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 132,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 128,815 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 122,613 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 121,009 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides faded (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 121,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 116,612 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 116,598 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 110,026 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 110,022 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 102,879 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 102,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 95,759 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2017 88,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above subframe by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

windscreen cracked n/s top corner, not in swept area

Pass 23 Mar 2016 83,381 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 83,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 60,135 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to top left of windscreen.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 70,828 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 70,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 66,836 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 66,836 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 57,520 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 48,652 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 42,959 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 36,743 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 28,898 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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AA53 CNS is a 2005 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 89,401 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 AA53 CNS, 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 21 years old, this Ford Mondeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AA53 CNS is a 2005 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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