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2002 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · SO02 AHY

SO02 AHY

2002 Ford Mondeo (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2002. Recorded mileage 163,170 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
FORD MONDEO
Year / Origin
2002 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 05/08/2022
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
163,170 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 05/08/2022
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2002
Engine
1998cc

SO02 AHY Key Findings

  • 29 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2021
  • 163,170 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 14 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (36 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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SO02 AHY Mileage History

  1. 12/07/200683,999 mi
  2. 12/07/200683,999 mi
  3. 23/06/200799,482 mi+15,483 mi
  4. 23/06/200799,482 mi
  5. 28/10/2008120,395 mi+20,913 mi
  6. 04/11/200812,395 mi-108,000 mi
  7. 01/12/2009124,702 mi+112,307 mi
  8. 01/12/2009124,702 mi
  9. 01/12/2010128,571 mi+3,869 mi
  10. 30/05/2012131,516 mi+2,945 mi
  11. 30/05/2012131,516 mi
  12. 29/05/2013134,074 mi+2,558 mi
  13. 07/06/2013134,128 mi+54 mi
  14. 30/05/2014137,203 mi+3,075 mi
  15. 09/06/2014137,298 mi+95 mi
  16. 26/06/2015139,355 mi+2,057 mi
  17. 26/06/2015139,355 mi
  18. 31/05/2016142,568 mi+3,213 mi
  19. 31/05/2016142,568 mi
  20. 30/05/2017146,163 mi+3,595 mi
  21. 31/05/2017146,164 mi+1 mi
  22. 25/05/2018149,366 mi+3,202 mi
  23. 31/05/2018149,481 mi+115 mi
  24. 23/05/2019155,173 mi+5,692 mi
  25. 30/07/2019155,319 mi+146 mi
  26. 01/08/2019155,327 mi+8 mi
  27. 24/07/2020159,007 mi+3,680 mi
  28. 26/07/2021163,111 mi+4,104 mi
  29. 06/08/2021163,170 mi+59 mi

Average of roughly 5,254 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

SO02 AHY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 19:11
MOT Analysis

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

29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Mondeo (SO02 AHY) between July 2006 and August 2021.

The record contains 15 passes and 14 failures.

The most recent test on 06 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (36 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 57 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: “Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within ”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.56 1/M limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.

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