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AJ51 FAM

2001 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

213,559 mi
Last recorded213,559 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Mondeo93,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 FAM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 213,559 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 213,559 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 208,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 208,774 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 203,528 miles

NSF wheel has a flat spot

NSR tyre tread low

OSF bumper damaged

OSF lower arm balljoint gaiter perished

Pass 9 Sep 2014 196,522 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn through on edge

Pass 3 Sep 2013 187,974 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 187,972 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Sep 2012 178,852 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2011 176,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 176,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 171,412 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 171,411 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 166,201 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 166,174 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 142,361 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 142,361 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 124,832 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 105,903 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 105,903 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 84,132 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 FAM is a 2001 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

Is AJ51 FAM safe to buy?

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