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AF55 UCU

2005 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,218 mi
Last recorded165,218 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Mondeo89,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 UCU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 165,218 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear all (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 165,216 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear all (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 149,384 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 149,384 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 134,739 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 134,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2017 123,672 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 123,672 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 118,871 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 114,180 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 105,523 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 90,896 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 90,620 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 80,371 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 70,837 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut on N/S/F tyre tread

Fail 15 Sep 2011 70,837 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut on N/S/F tyre tread

Pass 10 Sep 2010 62,194 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 50,291 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 41,800 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 UCU is a 2005 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UCU, 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 UCU registered?

AF55 UCU is a 2005 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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