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AG53 DRV

2004 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

203,464 mi
Last recorded203,464 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Mondeo90,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 DRV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2024 203,464 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting all back end (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 192,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 180,485 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 170,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 170,467 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn on inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 164,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 148,741 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 139,948 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 131,902 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 131,893 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 122,550 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 114,652 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 104,690 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 96,089 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 86,360 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 82,943 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 79,075 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 70,361 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 70,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 55,587 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 41,298 miles

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

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 DRV is a 2004 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DRV, 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 DRV registered?

AG53 DRV is a 2004 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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