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EO04 SZL

2004 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,685 mi
Last recorded106,685 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Mondeo90,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 SZL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 106,685 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

o/s rear door damaged

power steering resorvor low

Fail 7 Mar 2014 106,685 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

o/s rear door damaged

power steering resorvor low

Pass 8 Mar 2013 102,017 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2012 97,771 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2011 93,126 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 93,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 91,278 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 85,219 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 85,219 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 81,845 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 59,955 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2007 59,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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EO04 SZL is a 2004 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 90,154 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 EO04 SZL, 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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What year was EO04 SZL registered?

EO04 SZL is a 2004 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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