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AG53 DSZ

2004 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,417 mi
Last recorded104,417 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Mondeo90,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 DSZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2015 104,417 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 94,369 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 76,572 miles

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

all rear sub-frame bushes starting to seperate from bonding.

front brake discs corroding & wearing.

nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall.

offside wiper blade split & smearing.

oil filter leaking slightly.

Fail 4 Mar 2013 76,568 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all rear sub-frame bushes starting to seperate from bonding.

front brake discs corroding & wearing.

nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall.

offside wiper blade split & smearing.

oil filter leaking slightly.

Fail 8 Nov 2012 74,480 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

uneven wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2012 68,199 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 68,195 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 59,443 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 48,751 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 48,749 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 37,176 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 37,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 27,961 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 25,959 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 DSZ is a 2004 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DSZ, 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 DSZ registered?

AG53 DSZ is a 2004 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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