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AE13 XEJ

2013 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,940 mi
Last recorded129,940 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Mondeo88,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 XEJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 129,940 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 129,907 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 124,886 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 119,737 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2024 119,673 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 115,136 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 108,674 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 108,650 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 98,015 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 97,793 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severe wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 89,168 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2019 78,002 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working middle (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 67,517 miles

Nearside Rear tyre very low/limit/worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre low/worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre low inner edge

covers fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2018 67,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear tyre very low/limit/worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre low/worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre low inner edge

covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 58,785 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 58,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 46,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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AE13 XEJ is a 2013 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2013 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 88,980 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 AE13 XEJ, 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 13 years old, this Ford Mondeo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE13 XEJ registered?

AE13 XEJ is a 2013 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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The MOT history for AE13 XEJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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