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AJ05 SFE

2005 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

85,124 mi
Last recorded85,124 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Mondeo89,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 SFE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 85,124 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 72,112 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top braces surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member to longitudinal surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 68,872 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 68,865 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 68,860 miles

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

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

All brake discs have standing corrosion on discs

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 May 2021 68,858 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 68,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 68,830 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 68,752 miles

slight chip in windscreen zone B

Fail 5 Nov 2018 68,752 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat shield loose

slight chip in windscreen zone B

Pass 25 Oct 2017 67,759 miles

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

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

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

head lamp washers slightly weak

Fail 24 Oct 2017 67,759 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

head lamp washers slightly weak

Pass 11 Oct 2016 66,548 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 66,548 miles

Emissions not tested tickover too high and unable to maintain constant revs (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 63,758 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 63,758 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 60,443 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 58,668 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 58,668 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 56,815 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 47,957 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 40,302 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 31,906 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2008 24,123 miles

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

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 SFE is a 2005 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SFE, 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 SFE registered?

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

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