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AF55 OFB

2005 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,433 mi
Last recorded120,433 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Mondeo89,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 OFB
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 120,433 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2024 116,473 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front door handle can be temperamental when opening

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sides of seals corroded

general underbody and suspension components corroded

wheel arches rusty both offside of vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2023 112,397 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

drivers door handle temperamental in opening

front subframe corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

various stages of corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 5 Sep 2023 112,397 miles

Fuel pipe insecure plus filter under bonnet (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

drivers door handle temperamental in opening

front subframe corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

various stages of corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 26 Aug 2022 107,178 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 101,892 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess to caliper outer casing.....lever not returning to its stop (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 101,818 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.49 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess to caliper outer casing.....lever not returning to its stop (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 92,692 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 84,237 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 84,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 74,497 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 68,882 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 68,882 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 68,799 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to back brake pipes are badly corroded where they run through the clips. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded badly corroded on the bend going under the inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Engine oil is low

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 65,561 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 62,048 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 58,171 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 53,338 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 49,327 miles

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

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 18 Aug 2011 44,704 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 40,349 miles

Rear Sub frame mounts slighty worn

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 33,313 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 26,919 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 OFB is a 2005 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OFB, 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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AF55 OFB is a 2005 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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