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AF05 KSO

2005 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

228,695 mi
Last recorded228,695 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Mondeo89,401 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 KSO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 228,695 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 221,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 221,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 189,570 miles

damage on n/s/f wing

heat cover around rear exhaust box rusting away

n/s/f washer jet needs adjusting

n/s/f wiper blade split on ends

play starting in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 26 Apr 2012 189,570 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

damage on n/s/f wing

heat cover around rear exhaust box rusting away

n/s/f washer jet needs adjusting

n/s/f wiper blade split on ends

play starting in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 20 Apr 2011 150,953 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 150,951 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 139,643 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 125,298 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 108,341 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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AF05 KSO is a 2005 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 AF05 KSO, 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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AF05 KSO is a 2005 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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