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AE02 EFS

2002 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,745 mi
Last recorded137,745 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Mondeo91,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 EFS
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 137,745 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 130,701 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 118,600 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Fail 12 Apr 2013 118,600 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 4 Apr 2012 110,496 miles

Front brake discs worn and suspect front brake pads worn low

Fuel lines showing surface corrosion

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust gaiters split

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in steering rack and column universal joints

Vehicle ABS system activating during brake test

Nearside and offside front tyres worn to legal limit on inner edges.Attention needed

Fail 3 Apr 2012 110,474 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs worn and suspect front brake pads worn low

Fuel lines showing surface corrosion

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust gaiters split

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in steering rack and column universal joints

Vehicle passed on overall brake efficiency but ABS cutting in while carrying out brake test.Also see brake failure items

Nearside and offside front tyres worn to legal limit on inner edges.Attention needed

Pass 31 Mar 2011 102,655 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine oil Leaks

Exhaust System Rusted

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Front Inner Brake PAds Low

Rear Brake Discs Rusted

Slight Play In Offside Rear Suspension Anti Roll BAr Drop Link Ball Joint

Pass 2 Nov 2009 92,880 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Oil Leaks

Exhaust System Rusting

Pass 3 Oct 2008 83,150 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 82,975 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2007 72,154 miles

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

all 4 tyres wear on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2006 62,734 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 61,928 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 EFS is a 2002 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EFS, 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 EFS registered?

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

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