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AES 154T

1996 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,138 mi
Last recorded73,138 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Mondeo109,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAES 154T
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 73,138 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 73,131 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 73,127 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 73,117 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 72,913 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 72,897 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 72,897 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 72,845 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 72,686 miles

slight brake bind on offside rear wheel

Pass 3 Feb 2017 72,653 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 72,611 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 72,594 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 72,463 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 72,068 miles

corrosion inner face of front discs

Fail 14 Jan 2014 72,068 miles

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

corrosion inner face of front discs

Pass 7 Jan 2013 70,550 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 69,566 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 67,466 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 67,466 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 66,437 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 66,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 65,156 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 64,281 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 63,032 miles

both front brake discs in poor condition

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 12 Jan 2006 61,652 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 61,625 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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AES 154T is a 1996 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AES 154T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AES 154T?

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What year was AES 154T registered?

AES 154T is a 1996 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 4 November 1996.

Is AES 154T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AES 154T shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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