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AD51 VTJ

2001 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,181 mi
Last recorded138,181 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Mondeo93,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 VTJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 138,181 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 16 Jan 2018 138,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine management light on

Pass 10 Jan 2017 129,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 122,267 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 122,191 miles

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

EML indicating a fault

Pass 21 Jan 2015 116,366 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 116,364 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 8 Jan 2014 109,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 101,258 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 93,562 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion on various brake pipes

low effort to nearside park brake

nearside front tyre worn low

Pass 4 Jan 2011 85,635 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 77,119 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 67,622 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 59,490 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 53,002 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 45,454 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 41,283 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 41,283 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 VTJ is a 2001 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AD51 VTJ, 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 VTJ registered?

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

Is AD51 VTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 VTJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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