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AG53 DCU

2004 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,106 mi
Last recorded119,106 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Mondeo90,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 DCU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 119,106 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 118,969 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 112,090 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 101,387 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 92,334 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 84,130 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 72,728 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 72,603 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 64,047 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 64,047 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 51,589 miles

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

front discs very low

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 DCU is a 2004 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AG53 DCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AG53 DCU registered?

AG53 DCU is a 2004 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 10 February 2004.

Is AG53 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG53 DCU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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