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A1 BGL

2004 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

101,256 mi
Last recorded101,256 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Mondeo90,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 BGL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 101,256 miles

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

front tyre wearing on edge

handbrake travel high, nsr handbrake lever not fully returning to stop

rear subframe bushes perishing

Fail 20 Aug 2025 101,256 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

front tyre wearing on edge

handbrake travel high, nsr handbrake lever not fully returning to stop

rear subframe bushes perishing

Pass 26 Feb 2025 96,977 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all rear sub frame mounting bushs split/unbonded

both rear suspension trailing arm front mounting brackets corroded

osf brake pipe corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2025 96,977 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all rear sub frame mounting bushs split/unbonded

both rear suspension trailing arm front mounting brackets corroded

osf brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2024 88,829 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

osf brake pipe corroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 21 Feb 2024 88,829 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

osf brake pipe corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Mar 2023 80,357 miles

all rear subframe mounting bushs worn

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 2 Mar 2023 80,357 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2022 70,172 miles

all rear subframe mounting bushs unbonding

Fail 15 Feb 2022 70,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rear subframe mounting bushs unbonding

Pass 26 Feb 2021 61,230 miles

nsf tyre worn on inside

rear sub frame mounting bushs detached

rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Feb 2021 61,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nsf tyre worn on inside

rear sub frame mounting bushs detached

rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Feb 2020 55,904 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front lower ball joint rubbers split

nsr sub frame bush worn

Fail 26 Feb 2020 55,904 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front lower ball joint rubbers split

nsr sub frame bush worn

Pass 27 Feb 2019 53,450 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front to rear brake pipes near fuel tank have corrosion cannot make an assesment

covers fitted underside of vehicle

nsr anti roll bar d bush has slight play

nsr sub frame bush worn

osf brake has slight fluctuation

Fail 27 Feb 2019 53,448 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front to rear brake pipes near fuel tank have corrosion cannot make an assesment

covers fitted underside of vehicle

nsr anti roll bar d bush has slight play

nsr sub frame bush worn

osf brake has slight fluctuation

Pass 14 Mar 2018 51,043 miles

rear exhaust slight blow

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres outer side walls perished

both sides rear flexi hoses perished

ns inner rack end slight play

osr valve perished split

rear subframe nsr front mounting rubber worn has play

Pass 27 Feb 2017 47,689 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nsf tyre 2/ 3mm

osf tyre 3mm cut in tread

osr valve perished

under trays fitted covering some components

very slight play in nsr anti roll bar d bush

Pass 16 Feb 2016 44,131 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 44,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

osr lower sidelight not working

Pass 18 Feb 2015 40,722 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 37,103 miles

chip in windscreen

osr inner sidelight not working

Pass 13 Feb 2013 32,845 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 32,845 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 28,856 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 28,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 23,291 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 19,948 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 16,945 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 13,775 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 11,583 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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A1 BGL is a 2004 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 A1 BGL, 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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A1 BGL is a 2004 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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