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A2 JAU

1996 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,733 mi
Last recorded113,733 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Mondeo109,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 JAU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2007 113,733 miles

Both front coil springs rusty.

N/s/r metal brake pipe corroded.

N/s/r tyre on legal limit on edges.

O/s/f and n/s/f lower arm rear bushes splitting.

O/s/f tyre on legal limit on edges.

O/s/r metal brake pipe corroded and in borderline condition.

Rear anti-roll bar bushes worn.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 109,695 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 103,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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A2 JAU is a 1996 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 109,168 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 A2 JAU, 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 30 years old, this Ford Mondeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A2 JAU registered?

A2 JAU is a 1996 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is A2 JAU safe to buy?

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