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AE02 RUW

2002 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

73,869 mi
Last recorded73,869 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Mondeo91,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 RUW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 May 2013 73,869 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 73,861 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 66,273 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 12 Jan 2011 63,735 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 63,654 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 58,125 miles

Advise check brakes.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted offside rear.

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

Temporary repair carried out to rear light, advise replacement of rear lens.

Fail 30 Nov 2009 58,125 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise check brakes.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted offside rear.

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 52,513 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 52,513 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 47,498 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 41,736 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 38,599 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 38,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 RUW is a 2002 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 RUW, 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 RUW registered?

AE02 RUW is a 2002 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is AE02 RUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 RUW shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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