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AD51 OBT

2002 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,826 mi
Last recorded144,826 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Mondeo91,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 OBT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2013 144,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2012 123,766 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 115,830 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 115,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2010 105,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 95,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 May 2009 95,609 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 May 2008 86,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2008 86,422 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 74,598 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 61,484 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 61,484 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 58,972 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 OBT is a 2002 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OBT, 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 OBT registered?

AD51 OBT is a 2002 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 16 January 2002.

Is AD51 OBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 OBT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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