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AJ05 XAE

2005 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,475 mi
Last recorded112,475 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Mondeo89,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 XAE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2025 112,475 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust shield insecure

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 110,365 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 105,562 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 105,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 99,269 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 99,269 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2019 92,232 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 85,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 May 2018 85,079 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 83,038 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 79,283 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 May 2016 79,184 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 74,213 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 74,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 70,379 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 70,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 63,442 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 55,924 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 48,913 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 36,062 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 26,065 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 26,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 19,881 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 XAE is a 2005 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XAE, 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 XAE registered?

AJ05 XAE is a 2005 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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