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A12 HGS

2004 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,852 mi
Last recorded137,852 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Mondeo90,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 HGS
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 137,852 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 137,851 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 134,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 131,472 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 131,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 125,545 miles

Nearside Rear lamp has one bulb not working

Offside Rear outer pad getting low

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 125,544 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side reading low (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp has one bulb not working

Offside Rear outer pad getting low

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 119,946 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 119,942 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 114,041 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 114,041 miles

Brake cable insecure both (3.5.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 107,921 miles

Exhaust heat sheld is adrift

Fail 11 Jan 2016 107,921 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded cross (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust heat sheld is adrift

Pass 7 Jan 2015 100,850 miles

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 Jan 2014 94,091 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 87,535 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 81,246 miles

rear sub frame mounting bushs poor condition

Pass 10 Jan 2011 74,407 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 62,935 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 50,307 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 38,354 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 27,412 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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A12 HGS is a 2004 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 A12 HGS, 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 A12 HGS registered?

A12 HGS is a 2004 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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