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AD05 DFK

2005 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

96,816 mi
Last recorded96,816 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Mondeo89,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 DFK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 96,816 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange weak, both rear silencer pipes splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front cv gaiter deteriorating

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust system corroding, supports weakening

Pass 17 Mar 2025 95,805 miles

engine cover fitted

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

both cv gaiters deteriorating

exhaust system corroding, supports weak, rear link pipe splitting

Pass 15 Mar 2024 94,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe between silencers (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 92,583 miles

Front both cv gaiters deteriorating

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system corroding, all supports weak, rear cross pipe splitting

surface corrosion to underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2022 90,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipes , system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

engine and under trays fitted

rear wiper blade split

Fail 21 Mar 2022 90,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipes , system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

engine and under trays fitted

rear wiper blade split

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 86,015 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system corroding

Fail 12 Mar 2021 86,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively from caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (225/40x18) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2020 82,867 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 82,867 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 78,864 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted On both sides of vehicle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 78,864 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted On both sides of vehicle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 75,326 miles

All 4 brake discs slight corroded

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 75,326 miles

All 4 brake discs slight corroded

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 72,043 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (1.4.A.2f)

all brake disc slightly worn

exhaust system corroded

windscreen chipped in both zones

Fail 21 Apr 2017 72,042 miles

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

windscreen chipped in both zones

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (1.4.A.2f)

all brake disc slightly worn

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 65,883 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs slightly worn

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

offside rear seat belt checked around child seat

under trays fitted

windscreen chipped both zones

Pass 23 Apr 2015 58,107 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 51,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

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

all brake discs slightly worn

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2013 44,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

all brake discs slightly worn

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2012 37,249 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 30,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2010 23,992 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 17,070 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008

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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AD05 DFK is a 2005 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AD05 DFK, 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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AD05 DFK is a 2005 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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