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AJ51 VGL

2001 Ford Mondeo

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

140,949 mi
Last recorded140,949 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Mondeo93,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 VGL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 140,949 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 137,841 miles

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 137,821 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 133,439 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 128,846 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 123,943 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 120,451 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 114,934 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Friction surfaces worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 R16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Drivers door mirror glass broken (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 R16 91V Advise replacing. Inside edge of tread worn to zero (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 109,178 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Engine undershield fitted at the time of test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Play in suspension, suspect weak shock absorber

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides, especially worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 109,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Engine undershield fitted at the time of test

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Play in suspension, suspect weak shock absorber

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides, especially worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 103,535 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 99,280 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 94,780 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 88,916 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 83,771 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

right hand front inner brake disc badley pitted.imbalance on boarder line of fail.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 77,502 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 71,239 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 64,772 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 58,780 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 56,753 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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 VGL is a 2001 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VGL, 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 VGL is a 2001 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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