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AG53 DMF

2004 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

232,018 mi
Last recorded232,018 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Mondeo90,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 232,018 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy exhaust deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamps deteriorated and faded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting, slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 231,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy exhaust deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamps deteriorated and faded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting, slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 226,470 miles

headlamp image deteriorating

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and o/s/f inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to caliper hoses (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust flexy deteriorating

Pass 25 Apr 2018 216,725 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear brake pads wearing down

slight corrosion on underside brake pipes

Pass 12 Apr 2017 208,009 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both side to flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear twin pipes around fuel tank and to union join (3.6.B.2c)

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

center stop lamp one bulb out

o/s cv boot some grease but no hole apparent

tail exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2017 208,009 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both side to flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear twin pipes around fuel tank and to union join (3.6.B.2c)

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

center stop lamp one bulb out

o/s cv boot some grease but no hole apparent

tail exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2016 201,201 miles

Offside Front repair to mirror

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both To flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

Rear number plate deteriorating

child seat fitted

oil leak

top battery strap missing Battery secure

turbo internet cooler hose repaired

Pass 31 Mar 2015 192,801 miles

Battery strap missing Battery secure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 31 Mar 2015 192,801 miles

Battery strap missing Battery secure

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Apr 2014 188,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

brake pedel anti slip starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Apr 2013 185,145 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

brake pedal anti slip deteriorating

ongoing crack across bottom of windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2012 182,819 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 171,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 171,372 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)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 153,332 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 142,992 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 131,499 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 117,517 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 107,866 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 79,929 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 79,393 miles

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

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 DMF is a 2004 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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