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AF05 UOW

2005 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

158,032 mi
Last recorded158,032 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Mondeo89,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 UOW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 158,032 miles

Driveshaft ; Outer gaiter insecure at small end , clip adrift

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall damaged , has been glued (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted close to exhaust (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 3 (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted at inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Note ; Engine / bay covers , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Front bumper loose

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted close to wheel (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 3 (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted at inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension ; Rear suspension arms inner bushes deteriorated , corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2020 157,930 miles

Emissions not tested Turbo waste gate actuator hose split (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel pipe insecure Pipes & filter Offside of engine bay (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Driveshaft ; Outer gaiter insecure at small end , clip adrift

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall damaged , has been glued (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted close to exhaust (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 3 (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted at inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Note ; Engine / bay covers , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Front bumper loose

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted close to wheel (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 3 (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted at inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension ; Rear suspension arms inner bushes deteriorated , corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2019 152,183 miles

Front Wipers in poor condition

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 147,771 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber partly worn on edge

front and rear subframes corroded

nearside and offside sills in rusty condition at rear

nearside rear and offside rear chassis box section corroded

nearside rear and offside rear suspension coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre has lost tread pattern on inner edge, but not showing cords

offside front brake pipe in rusty condition

offside rear wheel arch in rusty condition but no jagged edge

play in rear anti roll bar nearside and offside bushes

rear subframe mountings in poor condition

Fail 17 Mar 2018 147,761 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber partly worn on edge

front and rear subframes corroded

nearside and offside sills in rusty condition at rear

nearside rear and offside rear chassis box section corroded

nearside rear and offside rear suspension coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre has lost tread pattern on inner edge, but not showing cords

offside front brake pipe in rusty condition

offside rear wheel arch in rusty condition but no jagged edge

play in rear anti roll bar nearside and offside bushes

rear subframe mountings in poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2017 143,315 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 143,311 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR X 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 146,596 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 144,866 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 138,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 138,105 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 125,262 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 125,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 113,260 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

oversills fitted

valve caps missing

Fail 2 Aug 2012 113,225 miles

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

oversills fitted

valve caps missing

Pass 15 Aug 2011 100,277 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 94,250 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 73,155 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 73,155 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 55,233 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 35,250 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 UOW is a 2005 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UOW, 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 UOW is a 2005 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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