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KF57 NLJ

2007 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

178,844 mi
Last recorded178,844 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Mondeo93,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF57 NLJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 178,844 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure but unlikely to fall

Fail 19 Feb 2024 178,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure but unlikely to fall

Pass 21 Feb 2023 165,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 165,944 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 153,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condenced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 144,247 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 143,815 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 139,458 miles

noise from gearbox area suspect duel mass flywheel

Fail 26 Jun 2019 139,458 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

noise from gearbox area suspect duel mass flywheel

Pass 26 Jun 2018 132,672 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 123,525 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 123,525 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 111,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 111,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer bracket (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 108,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted o/s rear and n/s rear unable to fully check seat belts

Fail 30 Oct 2015 108,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement centre bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted o/s rear and n/s rear unable to fully check seat belts

Pass 28 Oct 2014 103,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 94,155 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 94,078 miles

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

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 13 Jun 2012 88,077 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 78,067 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 62,078 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 62,078 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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KF57 NLJ is a 2007 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2007 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 93,847 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 KF57 NLJ, 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 19 years old, this Ford Mondeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KF57 NLJ is a 2007 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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