2005 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · KD54 FYL
2005 Ford Mondeo (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 211,640 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2015.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27 Jul 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 211,640 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KD54 FYL Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2014
- 211,640 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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KD54 FYL Mileage History
- 15/02/2008113,798 mi
- 06/11/2008142,169 mi+28,371 mi
- 10/11/2008142,169 mi
- 30/03/2010155,491 mi+13,322 mi
- 30/03/2010155,491 mi
- 17/06/2011171,614 mi+16,123 mi
- 19/09/2012186,303 mi+14,689 mi
- 04/10/2013194,725 mi+8,422 mi
- 14/10/201319,430 mi-175,295 mi
- 26/09/2014211,640 mi+192,210 mi
- 26/09/2014211,640 mi
Average of roughly 14,797 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
KD54 FYL MOT History
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 2005 Ford Mondeo (KD54 FYL) between February 2008 and September 2014.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Steering (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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