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AG53 CTE

2004 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Mondeo90,154 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 CTE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 194,100 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2015 179,845 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2015 179,845 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 170,999 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2013 163,042 miles

o/s front metal brake pipe corroded??

Fail 12 Feb 2013 163,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

o/s front metal brake pipe corroded??

o/s rear tyre at 2 ,mm??

Pass 11 Feb 2012 156,847 miles

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

Cuts in O/S/F tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorating

front brake discs worn

inner front brake pads appear low

o/s/r inner side light not working

Fail 10 Feb 2012 156,843 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

inner front brake pads appear low

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cuts in o/s/r tyre and flat

exhaust deteriorating

front brake discs worn

o/s/r inner side light not working

Pass 8 Jan 2011 142,655 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

one of 3 ,n/s/r side light not working

Fail 7 Jan 2011 142,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake discs pitted

one of 3 ,n/s/r side light not working

Pass 16 Jan 2010 124,469 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R

N/S/R tyre depth 2.0mm

Pass 28 Jan 2009 108,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2008 87,447 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 55,165 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2007 54,672 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Rear 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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AG53 CTE is a 2004 Ford Mondeo in Blue 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 CTE, 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 CTE registered?

AG53 CTE is a 2004 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 February 2004.

Is AG53 CTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG53 CTE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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