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AF04 LZG

2004 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

163,956 mi
Last recorded163,956 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Mondeo90,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 LZG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 163,956 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2022 163,956 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2021 156,335 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

crack upper w/screen

general underbody surface corrosion heavy in places

Fail 27 Mar 2021 156,335 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

crack upper w/screen

general underbody surface corrosion heavy in places

odd wheels fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2019 144,720 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full length plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2018 133,998 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both badly worn on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)

full length plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2018 133,952 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both badly worn on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)

full length plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2017 124,057 miles

Exhaust blow at front section area (flexy).

Front brake discs worn and in poor condition.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 15 Mar 2017 124,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit.

Exhaust blow at front section area (flexy).

Front brake discs worn and in poor condition.

O/S/F Tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 113,543 miles

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

childseat fitted nearside rear

Fail 17 Mar 2016 113,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

childseat fitted nearside rear

Pass 24 Mar 2015 103,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted nearside rear

different size wheels and tyres fitted to front and rear axles

Fail 24 Mar 2015 103,540 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted nearside rear

different size wheels and tyres fitted to front and rear axles

Pass 19 Mar 2014 93,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 19 Mar 2014 93,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2013 83,210 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 6 Mar 2013 83,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2012 75,105 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 75,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 66,031 miles

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

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

front discs worn

front tyres worn on egdes

Pass 11 Mar 2010 59,391 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 59,391 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 50,963 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 41,038 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 29,931 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 29,790 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 LZG is a 2004 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 LZG, 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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AF04 LZG is a 2004 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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