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AE02 ZZF

2002 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

171,838 mi
Last recorded171,838 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Mondeo91,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 171,838 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 171,838 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill. within 30cm of rear suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 166,271 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 166,213 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 159,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 159,552 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 152,474 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 152,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 146,648 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 146,648 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 138,669 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 138,580 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2019 131,533 miles

Central Front slight exhaust lead

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 125,768 miles

offside rear handbrake effort weak

both rear brake pipes above rear subframe slightly corroded

chip in swept area windscreen

front brake application slightly uneven

handbrake has little reserve travel

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2018 125,768 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

both rear brake pipes above rear subframe slightly corroded

chip in swept area windscreen

front brake application slightly uneven

handbrake has little reserve travel

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear handbrake effort weak

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2017 121,911 miles

nearside front link rod upper dust cover deteriorated

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2017 121,684 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

nearside front link rod upper dust cover deteriorated

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2016 118,016 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 chips (8.3.1d)

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded & greased

offside rear brake pipe above subframe slightly corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2016 118,014 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective nearside rear proximity switch connecting rod broken (1.7.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 chips (8.3.1d)

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded & greased

offside rear brake pipe above subframe slightly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 114,160 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipe above rear subframe corroded

offside front brake pipe covered in grease

Fail 23 Apr 2015 114,114 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipe above rear subframe corroded

offside front brake pipe covered in grease

offside rear caliper lever stiff

Pass 15 Apr 2014 109,466 miles

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

nearside front tyre slight wear inner edge

nearside rear tyre getting close to wear bars

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

rear brake application uneven

Pass 22 Apr 2013 104,823 miles

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

front brake pads close to minumum thickness

Pass 20 Apr 2012 100,350 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 100,243 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

both rear inner side lights not working

Pass 19 Apr 2011 94,559 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

front discs worn

Pass 13 Apr 2010 87,862 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 82,382 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 76,512 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 68,635 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 50,718 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2005 38,056 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 ZZF is a 2002 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 ZZF, 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 ZZF is a 2002 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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