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EO04 JAU

2004 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

98,295 mi
Last recorded98,295 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Mondeo90,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 JAU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 98,295 miles

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

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2024 96,169 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust blow

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 93,045 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both before the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both before the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 90,595 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 86,471 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both up by side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 83,667 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded up by the side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate is cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 83,667 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded up by the side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate is cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 73,047 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2019 73,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 67,405 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 67,405 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 63,217 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 63,217 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 54,852 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 48,008 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 41,535 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 34,906 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 1 Jul 2013 34,905 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Oct 2011 33,740 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 33,740 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 31,266 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 31,266 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 23,455 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 21,497 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 21,497 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 18,050 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 14,215 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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EO04 JAU is a 2004 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2004 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 90,154 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EO04 JAU, 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 22 years old, this Ford Mondeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EO04 JAU is a 2004 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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