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AJ05 RYO

2005 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

231,768 mi
Last recorded231,768 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Mondeo89,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 RYO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 231,768 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 221,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2017 212,260 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 212,253 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 199,993 miles

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

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres are the wrong size but matching across an axle

Fail 15 Apr 2016 199,990 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

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

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres are the wrong size but matching across an axle

Pass 6 May 2015 180,042 miles

Brake pipes have areas of corrosion

Nearside front coil spring corroded

Fail 6 May 2015 180,042 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipes have areas of corrosion

Nearside front coil spring corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 157,603 miles

various suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2014 157,599 miles

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

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 136,381 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

various suspension components corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 112,690 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 84,694 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 84,694 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 53,254 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 27,824 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 20,081 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 RYO is a 2005 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RYO, 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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What year was AJ05 RYO registered?

AJ05 RYO is a 2005 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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