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AJ56 UXC

2006 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

171,915 mi
Last recorded171,915 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Mondeo90,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 UXC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 171,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 168,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and nearside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 168,338 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and nearside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 160,591 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 150,985 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 150,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 142,072 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil around engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing low on inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 142,072 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil around engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing low on inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 132,780 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and tyre low on pressure ()

Offside Rear handbrake recording little effort

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake pads low

Fail 9 Sep 2020 132,776 miles

Battery leaking gassing dangerously (4.13 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear side light has 1 element not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and tyre low on pressure ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated valve cap seized on (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear handbrake recording little effort

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Jun 2019 126,429 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 126,421 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 117,625 miles

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

Oil leak Around sump gasket. ()

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

Fail 18 May 2018 117,625 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak Around sump gasket. ()

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

Pass 18 May 2017 105,127 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 103,587 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre wearing on edge

Pass 12 Oct 2015 100,963 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 96,394 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 87,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2012 78,766 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 69,948 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear discs just starting to corrode

Fail 16 Nov 2010 63,392 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 63,392 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 45,561 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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AJ56 UXC is a 2006 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UXC, 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 AJ56 UXC registered?

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

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