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AD05 DGO

2005 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,739 mi
Last recorded156,739 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Mondeo89,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 DGO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 156,739 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 156,692 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 156,036 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Front trailing arm mounting plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Front trailing arm plate corroded

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

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

Rear Both rear coil springs rubbing body

Pass 25 Jul 2018 142,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 142,110 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Next to flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 123,153 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear next to fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe to flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 123,153 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear next to fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe to flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 106,395 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 89,291 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 89,291 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 68,278 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 67,806 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 54,169 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

offside front tyre wearing on edge

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar limk ball joint

Fail 16 Jul 2013 54,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

offside front tyre wearing on edge

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar limk ball joint

Pass 16 Jul 2012 42,102 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 32,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight lip on all four brake discs

Pass 28 Jun 2011 32,104 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)

slight lip on all four brake discs

Pass 15 Jun 2010 28,340 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 23,049 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 15,538 miles

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)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 15,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

inner front tyre wear

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 DGO is a 2005 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 AD05 DGO, 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 DGO is a 2005 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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