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AE02 FSJ

2002 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

127,110 mi
Last recorded127,110 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Mondeo91,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 FSJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 127,110 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 127,106 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release driver seat belt does not lock (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 112,886 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 112,886 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 106,203 miles

No reverse lights

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 106,203 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on

No reverse lights

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2015 100,539 miles

both front tyres close to legal limits

offside top mount bearing damaged but has no play

slight damage to windscreen

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 22 Jan 2015 100,539 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres close to legal limits

offside top mount bearing damaged but has no play

slight damage to windscreen

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 Jan 2014 95,303 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 95,303 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 91,481 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbing on inner and outer edges. (stepped tyres)

nearside rear lower sidelight inop but has a matched pair fitted

nearside wiper starting to split on edges but clears scren ok

offside rear inner sidelight inop but has matched pair

Fail 16 May 2013 91,476 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres scrubbing on inner and outer edges. (stepped tyres)

nearside rear lower sidelight inop but has a matched pair fitted

nearside wiper starting to split on edges but clears scren ok

offside rear inner sidelight inop but has matched pair

Pass 26 Apr 2012 81,567 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 70,325 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 70,325 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 68,123 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 68,110 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre rear seat belt inop

o/s/r inner side light inop

Pass 1 Apr 2009 64,575 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 64,575 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 59,896 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 56,050 miles

signs of a creaking sound from steering column/ steering rack when rocking steering .NO PLAY OR MOVEMENT FOUND AT TIME OF TEST

slight travel on hand brake leaver berore brakes are applied. readings good at time of test

Pass 22 Feb 2007 54,973 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 42,487 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 FSJ is a 2002 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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