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AD55 DJE

2005 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

165,813 mi
Last recorded165,813 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Mondeo89,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 DJE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 165,813 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 163,270 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x both (5.2.3 (e))

eml on

Pass 21 Apr 2023 157,187 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 150,563 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 150,563 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 144,774 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

eml on

Fail 26 Mar 2021 144,774 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

eml on

Pass 23 Nov 2019 140,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresherner ()

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 134,407 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

chip in screen

Fail 5 Dec 2018 134,407 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

chip in screen

Pass 14 Nov 2017 128,601 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 128,601 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 119,115 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 119,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Oct 2015 103,684 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 103,684 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 84,313 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2014 84,200 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 72,980 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 59,369 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 52,224 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 44,815 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 40,418 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 30,933 miles

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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AD55 DJE is a 2005 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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