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AG53 KCX

2004 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

157,074 mi
Last recorded157,074 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Mondeo90,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 KCX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 157,074 miles

All rear suspension components corroded and welded close to rear suspension mounting points/corrosion close too

Handbrake light on

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 157,065 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

All rear suspension components corroded and welded close to rear suspension mounting points/corrosion close too

Handbrake light on

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 152,257 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth to the limit on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear sills have surface corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2023 148,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 144,667 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 141,170 miles

nearside front wheel rim bent on inner face

nearside rear outer sill corroding

offside front brake pipe corroded to limit as it passes through plastic cover

offside inner drive shaft gaiter starting to leak grease

rear inner wheel arches around top mounts corroding

Fail 16 Feb 2021 141,162 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section joint leaking at gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front wheel rim bent on inner face

nearside rear outer sill corroding

offside front brake pipe corroded to limit as it passes through plastic cover

offside inner drive shaft gaiter starting to leak grease

rear inner wheel arches around top mounts corroding

Pass 19 Feb 2020 138,019 miles

exhaust front section (gasket) leaking to the limit

n/s parking brake only just meeting the requirements

Fail 19 Feb 2020 138,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust front section (gasket) leaking to the limit

n/s parking brake only just meeting the requirements

Pass 12 Feb 2019 132,954 miles

Advanced corrosion to the offside rearend of the sill area

Nearside Rear tyre VERY near tread wear limits

Fail 12 Feb 2019 132,947 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

A rear exhaust hanger bracket has broken of the pipe

Advanced corrosion to the offside rearend of the sill area

Nearside Rear tyre VERY near tread wear limits

Offside Rear side lamp with a multiple light sources has a bulb not working

Pass 6 Feb 2018 126,932 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 121,124 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 121,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 v 16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 114,425 miles

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 24 Feb 2016 114,419 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 25 Feb 2015 106,906 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2015 106,883 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Front brake disc faces in poor condition.

Metal fuel pipes corroded, at fuel filter area.

Nearside rear tyre looks to have a piece of metal in tread.

Offside front inner brake pad looks to be close to limit.

Pass 20 Jan 2014 101,636 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 96,307 miles

Offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 85,324 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 73,862 miles

front tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Fail 24 Nov 2009 58,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 58,649 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 46,288 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 41,115 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 28,785 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 KCX is a 2004 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2004 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 90,154 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KCX, 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 KCX is a 2004 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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