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AE52 LES

2009 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,501 mi
Last recorded117,501 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Mondeo94,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 LES
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 117,501 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 117,501 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 112,139 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 112,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 103,159 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 103,159 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 91,563 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in middle tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 80,704 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 80,704 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2020 72,863 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 72,853 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 67,939 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 59,577 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 59,577 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 52,190 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 52,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 45,708 miles

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

nearside headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Pass 13 Nov 2015 40,531 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 34,263 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f outer brake pad low

poor wiper clearing action

slight wear all brake discs.

Fail 13 Nov 2014 34,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f outer brake pad low

poor wiper clearing action

slight wear all brake discs.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 27,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 18,251 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s/f tyre outer wall damaged. CORDS NOT EXPOSED

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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AE52 LES is a 2009 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 94,177 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 AE52 LES, 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 17 years old, this Ford Mondeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE52 LES registered?

AE52 LES is a 2009 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 16 June 2009.

Is AE52 LES safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 LES shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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