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AF51 RUW

2001 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,359 mi
Last recorded131,359 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Mondeo93,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 RUW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 131,359 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s front & n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

fault on drivers seat belt stalk (a temp repair has been made

Fail 25 Sep 2018 131,303 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s front & n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

fault on drivers seat belt stalk (a temp repair has been made

Pass 4 Oct 2017 129,008 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded n/s front & o/s rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

engine emission light stays on

o/s front seat belt stalk has had a temp repair to make it secure seat belt catch

Fail 4 Oct 2017 129,008 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded n/s front & o/s rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

engine emission light stays on

o/s front seat belt stalk has had a temp repair to make it secure seat belt catch

Pass 27 Sep 2016 126,432 miles

Minimum handbrake efficiency only just met

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

drivers seat belt stalk worn

engine covers fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2016 126,432 miles

Minimum handbrake efficiency only just met

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

drivers seat belt stalk worn

engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 122,885 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

minimum handbrake efficiency only just met

n/s rear tyre perished

Fail 15 Oct 2015 122,885 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

minimum handbrake efficiency only just met

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Oct 2014 119,999 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken but system is secure

nearside front worn inner tread

wiper blades poor

Pass 31 Oct 2013 117,026 miles

rear exhaust mounting week

Pass 31 Oct 2012 113,675 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 110,036 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 109,910 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 104,019 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 103,985 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 96,507 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 86,122 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 76,762 miles

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

one nearside rear sidelight nolt working

Pass 26 Jan 2006 65,633 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 RUW is a 2001 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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