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AE05 XLG

2005 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

145,562 mi
Last recorded145,562 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Mondeo89,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XLG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 145,562 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

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

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

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

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Jun 2024 145,339 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leak off side rear (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

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

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

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

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2023 128,683 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 110,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 110,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 95,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 91,121 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

trims and covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2019 86,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

trims and covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2018 82,235 miles

All 4 tyre valves cracking

Both front tyres cracking

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 82,183 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

All 4 tyre valves cracking

Both front tyres cracking

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 72,978 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front to rear brake pipes greased

slight play in n/s/f top mounting

Fail 16 May 2017 72,921 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front to rear brake pipes greased

slight play in n/s/f top mounting

Pass 22 Apr 2016 68,043 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

exhaust back box heat shield loose

Fail 22 Apr 2016 68,043 miles

Brake pipe leaking from abs unit (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

exhaust back box heat shield loose

Pass 22 Apr 2015 55,351 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 44,032 miles

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

n/s/f tyre down to markers

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2013 33,711 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 32,538 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 29,240 miles

rear brake pads close to wear limit

slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 20 Oct 2011 29,240 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pads close to wear limit

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 20 Oct 2010 26,630 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 24,297 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 21,038 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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AE05 XLG is a 2005 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 89,401 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 AE05 XLG, 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 21 years old, this Ford Mondeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE05 XLG is a 2005 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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