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AD54 FSA

2004 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

200,035 mi
Last recorded200,035 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Mondeo90,154 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 FSA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 200,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 177,767 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 167,103 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 167,083 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 158,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres on/close to limit inner/outer edges

Fail 18 Feb 2013 158,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres on/close to limit inner/outer edges

Pass 1 Nov 2011 148,954 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 148,954 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 138,530 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 122,897 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 122,897 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 100,861 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 100,851 miles

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

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

Offside Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 79,187 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)

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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AD54 FSA is a 2004 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2004 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 90,154 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 AD54 FSA, 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 22 years old, this Ford Mondeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD54 FSA registered?

AD54 FSA is a 2004 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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