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AJ56 WMU

2006 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

169,485 mi
Last recorded169,485 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Mondeo90,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 169,485 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 161,064 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 155,415 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2022 155,415 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2021 145,175 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 130,983 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 120,605 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 105,644 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 85,983 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 77,995 miles

Underbody, components & mountings undersealed/greased

Pass 6 Nov 2015 74,632 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 68,116 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 58,463 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 48,702 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 41,298 miles

engine fault warning light on

Fail 25 Nov 2010 32,148 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 32,148 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 25,357 miles

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

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 WMU is a 2006 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AJ56 WMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ56 WMU registered?

AJ56 WMU is a 2006 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 5 December 2006.

Is AJ56 WMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ56 WMU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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