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AG53 DLU

2004 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,920 mi
Last recorded68,920 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Mondeo90,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 68,920 miles

All under body brakes/suspension components corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded x 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

steering slightly notchy

Fail 5 Feb 2019 68,920 miles

All under body brakes/suspension components corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded x 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

steering slightly notchy

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 67,664 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Feb 2018 67,664 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 65,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 65,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 63,856 miles

off side front brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2015 62,587 miles

near side rear brake pipe corroded

off side front brake pipe corroded

off side rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2015 62,587 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

near side rear brake pipe corroded

off side front brake pipe corroded

off side rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2014 59,710 miles

Wipers deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2013 57,373 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 54,960 miles

o/s/r outer tyre wall starting to crack

Pass 3 Feb 2011 52,868 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 50,178 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 46,845 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)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

f number plate distorted

ns mirror loose

nsf wheel dented

Fail 2 Feb 2009 46,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

f number plate distorted

ns mirror loose

nsf wheel dented

Pass 5 Feb 2008 37,885 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 30,899 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 DLU is a 2004 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DLU, 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 DLU registered?

AG53 DLU is a 2004 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is AG53 DLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG53 DLU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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