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AJ05 BYF

2005 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

154,845 mi
Last recorded154,845 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Mondeo89,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 BYF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 154,845 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 154,845 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 151,121 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 139,966 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 133,400 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 133,395 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 127,939 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 127,939 miles

Exhaust system insecure front rubber broke (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 121,554 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 121,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 110,992 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 110,990 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 100,966 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 100,966 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 92,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

Fail 23 Feb 2015 92,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

Pass 10 Mar 2014 85,842 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 85,839 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 78,192 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 78,190 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake imbalance

Pass 8 Mar 2012 71,253 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 63,365 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 55,617 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 55,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 45,545 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 31,719 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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AJ05 BYF is a 2005 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 89,401 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 AJ05 BYF, 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 21 years old, this Ford Mondeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ05 BYF is a 2005 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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