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AG53 BXD

2004 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,123 mi
Last recorded164,123 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Mondeo90,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 BXD
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 164,123 miles

adv to replace n/s/f a/r/bar link arm

rear brake discs corroded on edges

rear bump stops in coil springs deteriorated

rear bumper damaged

rear shockers becoming weak in damping action / corroded

stone chips in screen

underside / components showing general corrosion / becoming advanced in places

Fail 30 Aug 2016 164,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle hand brake unbalanced in operation (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint a/r/b link arm ball joint disconnected / loose (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort hand brake low on braking effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn h/brake lever slipping on ratchet mechanizm (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

adv to replace n/s/f a/r/bar link arm

different size tyres / wheels fitted to front / rear

front 205 / 55 / 16 -- rear 225 / 40 / 18

hand brake cable pivots on rear calipers dry of grease or lube

n/s/f tyre wearing very close to legal limits / just legal / nail in tread / not repairable

rear brake discs corroded on edges

rear bump stops in coil springs deteriorated

rear bumper damaged

rear shockers becoming weak in damping action / corroded

stone chips in screen

underside / components showing general corrosion / becoming advanced in places

Pass 8 Sep 2015 158,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small splits in rubber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting n/s tow bar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear n/s tow bar mounting bolts corroded . tow bar slight corrosion

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

unable to see all tow bar or bolts plastic covers fitted .

Fail 7 Sep 2015 158,391 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded up to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small splits in rubber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting n/s tow bar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear n/s tow bar mounting bolts corroded . tow bar slight corrosion

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

unable to see all tow bar or bolts plastic covers fitted .

Pass 9 Sep 2014 150,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 150,011 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 141,014 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 141,014 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 135,282 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2012 132,441 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 109,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 109,662 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 86,608 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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 68,647 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2007 51,530 miles

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

n/s/r tyre 2.0mm and going out of shape

Pass 24 Jan 2007 42,240 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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AG53 BXD is a 2004 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 90,154 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 AG53 BXD, 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 22 years old, this Ford Mondeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AG53 BXD registered?

AG53 BXD is a 2004 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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