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A5 SYW

2004 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2014
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

134,597 mi
Last recorded134,597 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Mondeo90,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 SYW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2013 134,597 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders

Fail 3 Jan 2013 134,596 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 134,362 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 127,481 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear seat middle seat belt missing

Fail 30 Nov 2011 127,481 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

rear seat middle seat belt missing

Pass 14 Dec 2010 120,963 miles

Brake discs are showing signs of wear.

Covers preventing access to some components.

N/s mirror glass is broken.

N/s outer tail light not working.

No centre rear seat belt at time of test.

O/s front seat belt webbing is deteriorating.

Fail 13 Dec 2010 120,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake discs are showing signs of wear.

Covers preventing access to some components.

Handbrake cables/levers on rear calipers are not returning to stops

N/s mirror glass is broken.

N/s outer tail light not working.

No centre rear seat belt at time of test.

O/s front seat belt webbing is deteriorating.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 107,666 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Damage to o/s rear corner.

Rear subframe bushes are deteriorating.

Some play in n/s front anti roll bar link.

Some wear in rear anti roll bar to body bushes.

Fail 7 Dec 2009 107,664 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Covers preventing access to some components.

Damage to o/s rear corner.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear subframe bushes are deteriorating.

Some play in n/s front anti roll bar link.

Some wear in rear anti roll bar to body bushes.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 92,577 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 92,577 miles

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 80,256 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 80,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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A5 SYW is a 2004 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 A5 SYW, 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 A5 SYW registered?

A5 SYW is a 2004 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is A5 SYW safe to buy?

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