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AD51 CTU

2002 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,296 mi
Last recorded170,296 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Mondeo91,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 CTU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2016 170,296 miles

Emissions not tested diesel....due to exhaust (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section large hole / split (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc leaking grease .... (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake calliper pivot.... (3.5.1k)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light is on.... (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder to cordes....205/55/16. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort very low effort.... (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking of steering rack gaiter area.... (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort totaly inoperative (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

NON MOT; radiator cooling fan couling insecure....

Offside Rear brake back plate deteriorated....

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2014 158,015 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 157,978 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 153,137 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 153,131 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 145,010 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 145,001 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 135,825 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 126,016 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 118,785 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 118,785 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 109,843 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 89,068 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2007 89,068 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 70,616 miles

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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AD51 CTU is a 2002 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 91,873 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 AD51 CTU, 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 24 years old, this Ford Mondeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD51 CTU registered?

AD51 CTU is a 2002 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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