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AJ09 APZ

2009 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

204,105 mi
Last recorded204,105 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Mondeo94,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 APZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 204,105 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc arms and springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 204,105 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc arms and springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 198,268 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 192,435 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 192,370 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 179,874 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 179,872 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 170,742 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 156,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 156,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 141,973 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 135,690 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 126,267 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 28,149 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 108,604 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 100,706 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 100,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

mil light on

Fail 11 Jun 2013 100,548 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 75,745 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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AJ09 APZ is a 2009 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 94,177 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 AJ09 APZ, 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 17 years old, this Ford Mondeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ09 APZ is a 2009 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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