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AJ04 RCU

2004 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

6,785 mi
Last recorded6,785 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Mondeo90,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 RCU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 6,785 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 92,460 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

rear subframe bushes in poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2015 84,230 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 May 2014 80,453 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 80,453 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 25,911 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 75,911 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 71,029 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cond of fr & rear no plates

cond of n/s inner cv boot

Pass 14 Apr 2011 65,888 miles

Condition of rear subframe bushes

Nearside tyre uneven wear, heavy cracking and poor condition

Offside tyre heavy cracking and poor condition

Slight play and noise in offside rear wheel bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 60,975 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking in tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 54,837 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 49,061 miles

fr brake pads low

Pass 5 Apr 2007 37,309 miles

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre worn uneven and on 1.6mm limit

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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AJ04 RCU is a 2004 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AJ04 RCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ04 RCU registered?

AJ04 RCU is a 2004 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 April 2004.

Is AJ04 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ04 RCU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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