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AE05 ZHJ

2005 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

125,461 mi
Last recorded125,461 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Mondeo89,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 ZHJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 125,461 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 124,559 miles

Front Flexible section of exhaust deteriorated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel tank straps corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 123,261 miles

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

Front Flexi exhaust deteriorated

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 120,884 miles

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

Front Flexible section of exhaust deteriorated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 119,343 miles

Front Flexible section of exhaust deteriorated

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 117,283 miles

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

Front Exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 114,883 miles

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

Front Exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn on edges and perished 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 112,372 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded and requires replacing at next pad change. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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 end section (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear sections both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 110,358 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm and peroshed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 110,358 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm and peroshed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 107,789 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 105,050 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear tyres out of shape

Pass 8 Jul 2014 100,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 94,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 90,017 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F tread low and tyre perished-

O/S/R tyre tread low and perished

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

N/S/F tyre tread low and splits on inner side wall

Pass 7 Jul 2011 83,077 miles

all four tyres worn on edges close to limit

Pass 12 Jul 2010 75,269 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 70,355 miles

slight binding from n/s/f brake

Pass 15 Mar 2008 65,382 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 ZHJ is a 2005 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 ZHJ, 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 ZHJ is a 2005 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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