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AJ05 XAR

2005 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,561 mi
Last recorded96,561 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Mondeo89,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 XAR
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 96,561 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2018 96,561 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 13 May 2017 91,156 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 91,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2016 86,610 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 82,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 78,857 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 78,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 73,550 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 73,550 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 64,727 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 59,474 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 51,877 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 42,398 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 29,877 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 29,877 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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 XAR is a 2005 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XAR, 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 XAR registered?

AJ05 XAR is a 2005 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is AJ05 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 XAR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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