2004 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Petrol · CF04 DAU
2004 Ford Mondeo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 169,039 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,039 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CF04 DAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2025
- 169,039 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CF04 DAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Mondeo (CF04 DAU) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Exhaust system insecure metal bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
CF04 DAU Mileage History
- 22/09/2023150,675 mi
- 05/10/2024161,076 mi+10,401 mi
- 05/10/2024161,077 mi+1 mi
- 03/10/2025169,034 mi+7,957 mi
- 04/10/2025169,039 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 9,031 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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