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AJ53 JAY

2006 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,827 mi
Last recorded147,827 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Mondeo90,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 JAY
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 147,827 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 141,455 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 141,445 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 135,455 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 126,596 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 121,981 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 118,128 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 114,734 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 114,712 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 1.45 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 109,228 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 103,915 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 97,894 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 86,927 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 86,927 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 73,380 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 73,378 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 62,479 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 62,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 51,834 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 41,013 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 24,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Full under tray fitted.

n/s/r shocker damp.

n/s/r tyre inner side wall split.

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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AJ53 JAY is a 2006 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 90,803 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 AJ53 JAY, 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 20 years old, this Ford Mondeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ53 JAY registered?

AJ53 JAY is a 2006 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 18 October 2006.

Is AJ53 JAY safe to buy?

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