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AF51 VDR

2001 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,300 mi
Last recorded164,300 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Mondeo93,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 VDR
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 164,300 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 149,711 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 142,146 miles

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

both front tyres have scrubbed bald on very inner edges advise replacement

Fail 24 Sep 2013 142,145 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front tyres have scrubbed bald on very inner edges advise replacement

Pass 6 Jul 2012 130,712 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)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 130,712 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 120,373 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 108,626 miles

front brake discs worn & corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2010 108,626 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn & corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2009 93,885 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 71,463 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 58,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine undershield fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2006

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine undershield fitted

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 VDR is a 2001 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VDR, 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 VDR registered?

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

Is AF51 VDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 VDR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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