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GL53UTC
2004 FORD MONDEO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1998cc
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- Registration GL53UTC
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model MONDEO
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1998cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
17
Passes
6
Failures
73.91%
Pass Rate
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110 Total Defects Recorded
2 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 113,838 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- rear chassis/underbody corroded
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- oil leak
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- front disc inner faces corroded
- reverse lamps not working
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
28 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 110,006 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2023 20 Jun 20262 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 105,698 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
25 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 105,605 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 97,437 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- both front tyres inner edge wear
- brake pipes covered in grease
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
25 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 97,197 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pipes covered in grease
- both front tyres inner edge wear
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,117 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- both rear brake hose's cracking
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,936 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 78,794 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,829 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
5 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,945 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at various points (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at various points (3.6.B.2c)
20 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,080 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,878 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,001 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
31 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,445 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 42,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,910 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 39,910 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
1 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,947 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,049 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 21,511 MI
20 Jun 202628 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,511 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2008 20 Jun 20266 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 14,203 MI
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GL53UTC was registered on 2004-01-28
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