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EO04 XRL

2004 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

140,733 mi
Last recorded140,733 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Mondeo90,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 XRL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 140,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 124,701 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S AND N/S FRONT. O/S REAR (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 124,701 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working N/S FRONT (1.1.A.3b)

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush O/S AND N/S FRONT LOWER (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam O/S (1.7.5a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened O/S AND N/S FRONT (3.5.1i)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSH O/S INNER REAR (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S AND N/S FRONT. O/S REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 109,764 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S REAR ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S FRONT (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 109,760 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush FRONT N/S LINK ARM (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush O/S REAR LINK ARM (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S REAR ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S FRONT (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 103,071 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2016 103,071 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 93,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 82,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 82,895 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 72,306 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 72,273 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,877 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 55,194 miles

o/s/r tyre has splits on inner side wall not greater than 25mm or deep enough to reach cords

Fail 28 Mar 2011 55,194 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre has splits on inner side wall not greater than 25mm or deep enough to reach cords

Pass 10 Mar 2010 48,812 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 48,812 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2009 43,902 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 43,902 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 37,462 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 37,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 30,390 miles

Nearside 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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EO04 XRL is a 2004 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XRL, 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 XRL is a 2004 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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