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AD04 YBJ

2004 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,534 mi
Last recorded160,534 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Mondeo90,154 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 YBJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2018 160,534 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 151,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 151,395 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Feb 2016 147,529 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 137,596 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT MIRROR DAMAGED STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACING

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

tested wet

Fail 22 Feb 2015 137,566 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

tested wet

Fail 15 Feb 2014 125,377 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 125,377 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2013 118,600 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Vehicle tested wet

Pass 19 Jan 2012 110,405 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 107,735 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 101,086 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 59,898 miles

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

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

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

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 YBJ is a 2004 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YBJ, 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 YBJ registered?

AD04 YBJ is a 2004 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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