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AD51 VFJ

2001 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

156,622 mi
Last recorded156,622 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Mondeo93,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 VFJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 156,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 156,499 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 150,309 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 150,309 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 142,182 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE WORN LOW...i.e..APPROX::: 3MM.....

N/S SILL-TRIM DAMAGED & INSECURE......

P.A.S PIPE APEARS 2B LEAKING...., SLIGHTLY.......

Fail 25 Nov 2010 142,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE WORN LOW...i.e..APPROX::: 3MM.....

N/S & O/S REAR TYRES ARE NAILED.....(BOTH ON OUTER-EDGES).......

N/S SILL-TRIM DAMAGED & INSECURE......

P.A.S PIPE APEARS 2B LEAKING...., SLIGHTLY.......

Fail 21 Jan 2010 125,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PLAY NOTED IN REAR ANTI ROLL BAR MOUNTS & ALSO IN STEERING RACK (O/S), O/S FRONT TYRE HAS FEATHERED CLOSE TO LIMIT, ALIGNMENT NEEDED & N/S REAR TYRE GETTING LOW. Thanx.

Pass 21 Jan 2010 125,091 miles

PLAY NOTED IN REAR ANTI ROLL BAR MOUNTS & ALSO IN STEERING RACK (O/S), O/S FRONT TYRE HAS FEATHERED CLOSE TO LIMIT, ALIGNMENT NEEDED & N/S REAR TYRE GETTING LOW. Thanx.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 105,147 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 105,147 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 80,064 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 80,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 48,883 miles

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

handbrake travel high

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 VFJ is a 2001 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2001 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 93,472 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 VFJ, 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 25 years old, this Ford Mondeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD51 VFJ registered?

AD51 VFJ is a 2001 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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