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AE02 DVL

2002 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

102,821 mi
Last recorded102,821 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Mondeo91,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 DVL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 102,821 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 102,821 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 100,063 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 96,409 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2024 96,409 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2023 91,451 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 91,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2022 89,158 miles

eml light on

Pass 24 Feb 2021 86,269 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 83,167 miles

braken pipes painted up

o/s/f track rod end boot perished

oil around engine area

Pass 27 Feb 2019 80,247 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 76,899 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 73,351 miles

both front anti roll bar links boots perished

brake pipes painted up

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in n/s/r d bush

Pass 25 Feb 2016 69,948 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 65,044 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 65,044 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 60,452 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Feb 2013 56,120 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 50,904 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 45,812 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 41,295 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 35,419 miles

front pads low

Pass 16 Feb 2008 30,278 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 25,169 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 18,907 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 18,907 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AE02 DVL is a 2002 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2002 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 91,873 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 AE02 DVL, 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 24 years old, this Ford Mondeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE02 DVL registered?

AE02 DVL is a 2002 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for AE02 DVL shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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