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AE02 LMJ

2002 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

125,172 mi
Last recorded125,172 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Mondeo91,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 LMJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2016 125,172 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 112,297 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 112,249 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear chassis and back plate heavily corroded

emission test aborted due to heavy blue smoke emitted

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 107,252 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 107,250 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advise engine smokey

Pass 15 May 2012

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

ball joint dust covers starting to perish

sligth play on offside rear hub

Fail 25 Apr 2012 96,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

steel / alloy fitted to front

wear on discs and pads

Pass 31 Mar 2011 83,978 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both sides rear upper chassis rails corroded.

fron t brake pads just under 1/2 worn.

Fail 25 Mar 2011 83,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear brake discs poor.

both sides rear upper chassis rails corroded.

fron t brake pads just under 1/2 worn.

Fail 24 Mar 2010 71,228 miles

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

nearside rear tyre staring to wear on outer edge

off side rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

pin hole to offside driveshaft gaitor

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 Mar 2010 71,228 miles

nearside rear tyre staring to wear on outer edge

off side rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

pin hole to offside driveshaft gaitor

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 28 Feb 2009 64,979 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 64,979 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 57,559 miles

both chassis line brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2007 48,690 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 48,690 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 387,149 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 LMJ is a 2002 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 LMJ, 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 LMJ is a 2002 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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