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AO13 FAJ

2013 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,006 mi
Last recorded125,006 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Mondeo88,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 FAJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 125,006 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 109,649 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 91,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 77,890 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 77,890 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 71,795 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to deteriate

Fail 9 Mar 2022 71,795 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rears 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to deteriate

Pass 30 Mar 2021 66,868 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 63,092 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 63,073 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 57,818 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 50,386 miles

near side rear tyre worn + worn very low on inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2018 50,386 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

near side rear tyre worn + worn very low on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2017 39,712 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is starting to split on inner sidewall

Pass 4 Apr 2016 29,478 miles

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

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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AO13 FAJ is a 2013 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 88,980 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 AO13 FAJ, 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 13 years old, this Ford Mondeo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO13 FAJ registered?

AO13 FAJ is a 2013 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 15 May 2013.

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