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2004 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · EF54 DXL

EF54 DXL

2004 Ford Mondeo (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2004. Recorded mileage 189,637 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
FORD MONDEO
Year / Origin
2004 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 31/07/2015
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
189,637 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 31/07/2015
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2004
Engine
1998cc

EF54 DXL Key Findings

  • 11 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2014
  • 189,637 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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EF54 DXL Mileage History

  1. 27/11/200761,388 mi
  2. 19/11/200884,366 mi+22,978 mi
  3. 19/11/200884,366 mi
  4. 17/11/2009106,233 mi+21,867 mi
  5. 28/01/2011148,178 mi+41,945 mi
  6. 01/03/2012165,017 mi+16,839 mi
  7. 06/03/2012165,021 mi+4 mi
  8. 06/03/2013173,994 mi+8,973 mi
  9. 06/03/2013173,994 mi
  10. 11/02/2014185,138 mi+11,144 mi
  11. 01/08/2014189,637 mi+4,499 mi

Average of roughly 19,207 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

EF54 DXL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 12:55
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Mondeo (EF54 DXL) between November 2007 and August 2014.

The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 01 August 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”.

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