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AF05 USE

2005 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,588 mi
Last recorded142,588 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Mondeo89,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 USE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 142,588 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 142,583 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 124,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear brake pipes heavily greased

Steering system slightly rough notchy (2.2.D.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 123,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished/cracked

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front tyre perished/cracked

Offside Rear tyre wrong direction

Rear brake pipes heavily greased

Steering system slightly rough notchy (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 115,669 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 111,945 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 111,932 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 95,986 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 79,100 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 79,100 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 62,459 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 45,467 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 40,951 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 40,945 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2008 33,025 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 33,025 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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 USE is a 2005 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 USE, 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 USE is a 2005 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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