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AF55 ZDC

2005 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,554 mi
Last recorded128,554 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Mondeo89,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 ZDC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 May 2024 128,554 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

rear susspension components corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2022 128,521 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroding

Fail 9 Nov 2022 128,497 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 24 Dec 2021 124,811 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Dec 2021 124,811 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2020 120,565 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Dec 2020 120,565 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2019 117,332 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 108,347 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 102,352 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Jul 2017 102,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2016 97,758 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 97,746 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 91,383 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 84,231 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 78,131 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 71,224 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 70,941 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 70,941 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 64,421 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 53,045 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 52,965 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 40,267 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 40,267 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 27,682 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 27,682 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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 ZDC is a 2005 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZDC, 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 ZDC registered?

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

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