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AF51 RNZ

2001 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

167,438 mi
Last recorded167,438 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Mondeo93,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 RNZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2021 167,438 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 164,479 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 164,468 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 161,372 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 157,469 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 157,446 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 152,978 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 152,949 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 148,034 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 142,708 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 135,748 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 135,748 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

rear floor section to subframe corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2013 126,054 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 124,691 miles

front brake pads look very low.

green dye around aircon compressor.

heavy surface corrosion to front coil springs.

heavy surface corrosion to rear coil springs.

offside front tyre worn to inside edge.

rear sub-frame bushes starting to split and in poor condition.

surface corrosion rear inner strut top mounting points offside and nearside.

Fail 18 Mar 2013 124,690 miles

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

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

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

brake bind nearside rear wheel, unable to fully test wheel bearing.

front brake pads look very low.

green dye around aircon compressor.

heavy surface corrosion to front coil springs.

heavy surface corrosion to rear coil springs.

offside front tyre worn to inside edge.

rear sub-frame bushes starting to split and in poor condition.

surface corrosion rear inner strut top mounting points offside and nearside.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 115,223 miles

both rear coil springs have surface corrosion.

both rear suspension turets have surface corrosion wheel side.

shocker boot has dropped nearside front.

visual sign of aircon leakage around compressor.

Fail 19 Mar 2012 115,220 miles

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear coil springs have surface corrosion.

both rear suspension turets have surface corrosion wheel side.

brake fluid level looks low.

co very high at first fast idle passed on second after extended test.

engine management light on.

nearside rear caliper p/brake lever fully forward.

shocker boot has dropped nearside front.

unable to fully check nearside rear wheel bearing due to brake bind.

visual sign of aircon leakage around compressor.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 103,537 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 103,535 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 90,316 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 90,314 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 77,762 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 77,759 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 67,629 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 67,628 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 52,783 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 52,783 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 44,691 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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AF51 RNZ is a 2001 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

Across all 2001 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 93,472 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 AF51 RNZ, 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 25 years old, this Ford Mondeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF51 RNZ is a 2001 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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