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AJ51 BCO

2001 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,340 mi
Last recorded81,340 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Mondeo93,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 BCO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 81,340 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output glazed (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output glazed (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 81,046 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output glazed (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output glazed (4.1.4 (b))

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2023 80,582 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output glazed (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output glazed (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

all rear suspension parts corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2023 80,575 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output glazed (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output glazed (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

all rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2022 80,280 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner with deep cracks (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 21 Oct 2022 80,277 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hole outer sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hole in outer sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner with deep cracks (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2021 78,910 miles

Exhaust mounting defective FRONT SUPPORT MOUNTING WELD CRACKED. NEAR FLEX. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 78,119 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 78,114 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO BACK TO JOIN NEAR REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure O/S FRONT WALL CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S FRONT. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2019 76,882 miles

ADVANCING CORROSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AT REAR OF VEHICLE.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO BACK ON MAIN RUN IN CLIPS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 73,979 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 73,979 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure O/S REAR. TWO NEW TYRES FITTED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 71,556 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 68,500 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear pipes x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall,cords not exposed

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Nov 2016 68,496 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear pipes x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall,cords not exposed

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 65,026 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 61,764 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 58,584 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 54,905 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 51,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 48,444 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 44,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 39,925 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 36,114 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres wearing unevenly (inner & outer edges) †indicating running under inflated

Pass 19 Oct 2006 30,164 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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AJ51 BCO is a 2001 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 93,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ51 BCO, 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 25 years old, this Ford Mondeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ51 BCO is a 2001 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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