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AK51 FDG

2001 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

101,574 mi
Last recorded101,574 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Mondeo93,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 FDG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 101,574 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 101,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 101,006 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose insecure on rubber mounts (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 100,187 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 100,163 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 99,371 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front o/s/f knocking nothing found

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 98,030 miles

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

N/S indicator telltale light not working audio still works

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

front and rear subframes corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2021 97,958 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

N/S indicator telltale light not working audio still works

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 96,549 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 95,797 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 95,797 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear pipes by two center clips. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 94,668 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2017 93,818 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 93,818 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 90,219 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

rear no plate insercure

Fail 3 Oct 2016 90,215 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported flex weak and leaking (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

rear no plate insercure

Pass 16 Sep 2015 82,555 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 76,591 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 69,187 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 62,299 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 55,446 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 47,801 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 41,630 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 36,761 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 36,761 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 32,675 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,735 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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AK51 FDG is a 2001 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FDG, 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 FDG registered?

AK51 FDG is a 2001 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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