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AD04 YGL

2004 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

182,811 mi
Last recorded182,811 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Mondeo90,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 182,811 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 182,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 176,587 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 176,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2021 167,201 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 158,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 158,632 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 153,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 153,667 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement underneath dog leg mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (marked yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 142,423 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav holder ()

Fail 5 Dec 2018 142,311 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively damaged Front to rear (centre section) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (centre section) (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav holder ()

Pass 14 Dec 2017 134,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 133,845 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and slight leak on joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 124,759 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 124,755 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 115,394 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 115,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded other pipes req cleaning (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 103,855 miles

Please Note - All Rear Metal brake pipes slighty Corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2013 96,999 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 96,999 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 85,033 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 85,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2011 76,506 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 76,493 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 66,626 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 66,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front discs badly scorred

Pass 11 Sep 2009 57,794 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 45,511 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 28,670 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)

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 YGL is a 2004 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 YGL, 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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AD04 YGL is a 2004 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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