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AF04 LUE

2004 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,828 mi
Last recorded122,828 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Mondeo90,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 LUE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 122,828 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 112,750 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 112,641 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 103,730 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 98,846 miles

corrosion of front and rear brake discs

corrosion to metal brake pipes

damaged to n/s outer sill

n/s/r and o/s/r indicator fading to white

Pass 14 Jan 2016 92,626 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

dent/damage to n/s outer sill

Fail 13 Jan 2016 92,626 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

dent/damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 22 Oct 2014 86,908 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 86,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 81,719 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 81,583 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Nov 2012 68,734 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 68,734 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake disc badly corroded on inner faces

front brake inbalance on limit for pass

Pass 29 Dec 2011 56,170 miles

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

power steering belt is starting to crack

Fail 28 Dec 2011 56,170 miles

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

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

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

power steering belt is starting to crack

Pass 7 Jan 2011 47,817 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 42,944 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 42,944 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 35,997 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 35,997 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 29,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2007 22,609 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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AF04 LUE is a 2004 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 90,154 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 AF04 LUE, 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 22 years old, this Ford Mondeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF04 LUE registered?

AF04 LUE is a 2004 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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