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AE02 EFM

2002 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

236,373 mi
Last recorded236,373 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Mondeo91,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 EFM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2016 236,373 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened arm (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened arm (2.4.C.3c)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

front bumper damaged

offside and nearside front tyres worn low on inner edges

offside rear tyre worn to limit

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 226,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

blanking gromet missing from the bulk head

both rear lower suspension arms are corroded

exhaust heat sheilds loose

offside hand brake effort slightly low

Pass 29 Jan 2014 211,833 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 211,833 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 193,747 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 193,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake hoses are perrished

Pass 26 Feb 2011 163,962 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 149,283 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 131,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2008 111,112 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 111,112 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 92,930 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 71,295 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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AE02 EFM is a 2002 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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