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AD55 DCO

2005 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,527 mi
Last recorded136,527 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Mondeo89,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 DCO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 136,527 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 136,306 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 130,175 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 124,007 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 123,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 121,466 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where it disappears through wheel arch to engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 117,894 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Dec 2020 114,037 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 111,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 110,979 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 105,409 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 105,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 95,041 miles

free play in offside rear anti-roll bar link ball joint

free play in rear anti-roll bar nearside mounting bush

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit & on inside edge

wear/deterioration to rear brake discs

Fail 22 Dec 2017 95,023 miles

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

free play in offside rear anti-roll bar link ball joint

free play in rear anti-roll bar nearside mounting bush

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit & on inside edge

wear/deterioration to rear brake discs

Pass 22 Dec 2016 88,087 miles

corrosion to rear of main brake pipes

movement in rear anti-roll bar bushes

wear/deterioration to nearside rear brake disc

Pass 21 Dec 2015 82,686 miles

Pitting & corrosion to rear of main pipes (around securing clip) & rear brake pipes to hoses

Pass 20 Dec 2014 80,781 miles

wear/deterioration to front brake discs & nearside front inner brake pad worn low

wear/deterioration to rear brake discs

Pass 21 Dec 2013 77,873 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 77,873 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 74,183 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 68,263 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 49,717 miles

front brake discs worn & pads wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low on legal tread

slight buckle in offside front wheel inner rim

Pass 19 Dec 2009 38,111 miles

front tyres wearing low on legal tread

Pass 20 Dec 2008 29,279 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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AD55 DCO is a 2005 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 89,401 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 AD55 DCO, 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 21 years old, this Ford Mondeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD55 DCO registered?

AD55 DCO is a 2005 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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