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AJ10 ADZ

2010 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

144,280 mi
Last recorded144,280 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Mondeo92,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 ADZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 144,280 miles

different size tyres on front axle to rear

near side front body damage

Fail 29 Aug 2025 144,280 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

different size tyres on front axle to rear

near side front body damage

Pass 29 Aug 2024 138,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at just 1.6mm 235/45r17-97w (5.2.3 (e))

both sides rear brake pads getting low over half worn

Fail 28 Aug 2024 138,286 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45r17-97w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45r17-97w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45r17-97w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45r17-97w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both sides rear brake pads getting low over half worn

Pass 24 Mar 2023 128,609 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 128,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 121,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 121,768 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 115,402 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 110,114 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 110,114 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 103,705 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 103,705 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 98,092 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 98,092 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flexi (8.2.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 90,681 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 90,680 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 84,346 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Fail 30 Mar 2016 84,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2015 74,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 61,014 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 42,533 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 42,533 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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AJ10 ADZ is a 2010 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2010 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 92,346 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 AJ10 ADZ, 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 16 years old, this Ford Mondeo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AJ10 ADZ is a 2010 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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