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AF55 JAO

2005 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,217 mi
Last recorded138,217 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Mondeo89,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 JAO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 138,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 132,796 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 125,883 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 125,882 miles

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

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 118,776 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 112,103 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 104,476 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 104,465 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 96,913 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 90,547 miles

Offside Front brake pipe rusty

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity 25% not working (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish outer edge

front to rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 9 Aug 2018 90,545 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake pipe rusty

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity 25% not working (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish outer edge

front to rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2017 78,675 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 78,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 66,734 miles

Exhaust front flexi outer casing broken.

Fail 20 Sep 2016 66,734 miles

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

Exhaust front flexi outer casing broken.

Nearside Front tyre tread low on edges and slightly perished.

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Rear brake pipes starting to rust.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 56,499 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 56,499 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 47,774 miles

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

front inner brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear indicator faded in colour

Pass 11 Sep 2013 39,028 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 30,364 miles

OSF TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

SLIGHT NOISE AT OSR WHEEL BEARING

Pass 5 Sep 2011 25,005 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 21,433 miles

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2009 18,034 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 13,517 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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AF55 JAO is a 2005 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AF55 JAO, 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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What year was AF55 JAO registered?

AF55 JAO is a 2005 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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