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AF51 VBT

2001 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,440 mi
Last recorded123,440 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Mondeo93,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 VBT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 123,440 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES AND LOW ON TREAD ,OFFSIDEREAR TYRE LOW ON EDGES AND ON 2MM TREAD , NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON 1.6MM TREAD AND OUT OF SHAPE.

Body has slight corrosion UNDER VEHICLE (6.1.B.2)

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

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

engine warning lamp on

Fail 5 Jul 2017 123,440 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES AND LOW ON TREAD ,OFFSIDEREAR TYRE LOW ON EDGES AND ON 2MM TREAD , NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON 1.6MM TREAD AND OUT OF SHAPE.

Body has slight corrosion UNDER VEHICLE (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 113,706 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 100,282 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 89,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 89,969 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 79,018 miles

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

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

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

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

slight noise from gearbox when under vehicle

Pass 14 Aug 2012 68,504 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 64,387 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 64,387 miles

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

off side rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 16 Aug 2010 58,683 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 58,683 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 54,035 miles

Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 54,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 48,334 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Sep 2007 43,132 miles

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 11 Sep 2006 38,199 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 26 Aug 2005 29,855 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 VBT is a 2001 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VBT, 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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What year was AF51 VBT registered?

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

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