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AD04 XTU

2004 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,985 mi
Last recorded180,985 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Mondeo90,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 XTU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 180,985 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside mirror damaged

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2013 172,598 miles

corosion to exhaust / minor blow from rear section

damage to front bumper

damage to o/s door mirror

damage to windscreen outside of swept area

damages to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40mm

n/s door mirror missing

oil leak

rear number plate deteriating

stickers on headlamp lenses not affecting beam image

Fail 24 Jun 2013 172,598 miles

damage to front bumper

damage to o/s door mirror

corosion to exhaust / minor blow from rear section

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to windscreen outside of swept area

damages to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40mm

n/s door mirror missing

oil leak

rear number plate deteriating

stickers on headlamp lenses not affecting beam image

Pass 27 Jun 2012 15,661 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body damage o/s

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 26 Jun 2012 152,657 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body damage o/s

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 7 Jul 2011 131,830 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 22 Jul 2010 110,413 miles

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR TAPED ON

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 86,535 miles

1) 1 x o/s rear side light n/w 2) tyres 205 55 16 3) rear brake imbalance 28%

Fail 13 Jul 2009 86,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

1) 1 x o/s rear side light n/w 2) tyres 205 55 16 3) rear brake imbalance 28%

Pass 2 Jul 2008 61,841 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 41,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 41,045 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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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AD04 XTU is a 2004 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 90,154 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 AD04 XTU, 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 22 years old, this Ford Mondeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD04 XTU registered?

AD04 XTU is a 2004 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 July 2004.

Is AD04 XTU safe to buy?

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