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AE02 TDU

2002 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,676 mi
Last recorded53,676 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Mondeo91,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 TDU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 53,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 53,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 48,759 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 48,753 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 42,870 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 37,524 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 28,030 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 27,910 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 27,871 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 27,754 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 27,382 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 26,980 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 26,402 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 26,402 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 25,848 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 24,716 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 24,716 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 24,212 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 23,077 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 23,077 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 21,787 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 21,456 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 20,904 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 19,219 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 19,219 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 18,139 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 18,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 16,933 miles

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

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 TDU is a 2002 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TDU, 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 TDU registered?

AE02 TDU is a 2002 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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The MOT history for AE02 TDU shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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