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AJ04 RZG

2004 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

173,671 mi
Last recorded173,671 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Mondeo90,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 RZG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 173,671 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 158,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both sub frames heavily corroded

underside of car heavily corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2017 140,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 130,868 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 118,504 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 118,504 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 108,446 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake pipes coated in grease and corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2014 108,446 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake pipes coated in grease and corroded

Pass 13 May 2013 92,297 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 13 May 2013 92,297 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 May 2012 87,413 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)

brakes advisories:rbt front brake imbalance:19%(offside front low)

rear tyres scrubbing inner edges

tailgate switch missing

Fail 25 Apr 2012 87,237 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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)

rear tyres scrubbing inner edges

tailgate switch missing

Pass 19 Apr 2011 74,515 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 61,699 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 49,663 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 38,898 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 28,654 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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AJ04 RZG is a 2004 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RZG, 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 AJ04 RZG registered?

AJ04 RZG is a 2004 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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