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AB04 WUF

2004 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

138,499 mi
Last recorded138,499 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Mondeo90,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB04 WUF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 138,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section going into the brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorber bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 138,498 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe rusted through (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section going into the brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorber bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 136,688 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 136,601 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.33 limit ( 4.00 reading from initial 8) (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front / tie bar bushes / inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 135,142 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 135,133 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit emissions 2.58, plate limit 1.27 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 132,419 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective by flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 125,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 125,844 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play play in track rod end and the boot is split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 119,433 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 119,395 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.27 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 116,438 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 116,429 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 110,417 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 102,434 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 102,422 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 94,244 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 88,212 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 82,566 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 79,129 miles

both rear flexis perished

osr and osf tyres worn close to limit

Pass 29 Jan 2013 69,646 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 60,147 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 51,896 miles

front brake discs heavily worn

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 19 Feb 2010 42,982 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2009 35,991 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 29,041 miles

wipers judder across screen

Pass 24 Feb 2007 21,158 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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AB04 WUF is a 2004 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AB04 WUF, 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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AB04 WUF is a 2004 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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