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AF05 UTE

2005 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,524 mi
Last recorded133,524 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Mondeo89,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 UTE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2017 133,524 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering malfunctioning steering is tight then goes free (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing the screen (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper does not clear the screen

brake pipes corroded front to rear especially around fuel tank area

Pass 19 Mar 2016 123,879 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear next to tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 111,346 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 101,963 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 92,009 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 92,009 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 81,067 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear discs are worn

Fail 26 Mar 2012 80,884 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear discs are worn

Pass 12 Apr 2011 69,444 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 69,444 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 57,782 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 57,782 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 47,082 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 47,082 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 33,006 miles

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

Offside Front 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 UTE is a 2005 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UTE, 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 UTE is a 2005 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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