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AJ56 UTF

2006 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,975 mi
Last recorded133,975 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Mondeo90,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 UTF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 133,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

n/s/f and o/s/f brake hoses secured with plastic ties

Fail 9 Dec 2015 133,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear joints x 2 (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded joint to n/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded joint to o/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

n/s/f and o/s/f brake hoses secured with plastic ties

rear anti roll bar fouling suspension arms

Fail 10 Dec 2014 114,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 114,301 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 104,964 miles

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

cracking to inner wall of offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2014 104,964 miles

cracking to inner wall of offside rear tyre

Pass 4 May 2013 90,616 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside rear slight brake bind

Pass 3 May 2012 81,288 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 81,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 67,109 miles

advise front screen chipped zone a

advise handbrake travel

strong advise rear discs heavily lipped

Pass 28 Apr 2010 49,009 miles

advise rear discs lipped

strong advise front brakes worn

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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AJ56 UTF is a 2006 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 AJ56 UTF, 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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AJ56 UTF is a 2006 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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