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AK51 FBZ

2001 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,022 mi
Last recorded124,022 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Mondeo93,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 FBZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 124,022 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 120,318 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2014 115,448 miles

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

exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2013 110,287 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 103,589 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 98,348 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 92,112 miles

Brake discs sare showing signs of wear.

Covers preventing access to some components.

Fail 14 Sep 2010 92,111 miles

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

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

Brake discs sare showing signs of wear.

Covers preventing access to some components.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 83,829 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 83,828 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 72,317 miles

slight edge wear o/s/r

Fail 9 Sep 2008 72,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 59,856 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 59,856 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 51,727 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both frt tyre`s worn outside edge. . .

o/s/r caliper lever lazy...

rear tyre wear uneven...(both)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 51,727 miles

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

both frt tyre`s worn outside edge. . .

o/s/r caliper lever lazy...

rear tyre wear uneven...(both)

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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AK51 FBZ is a 2001 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AK51 FBZ, 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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What year was AK51 FBZ registered?

AK51 FBZ is a 2001 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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