2004 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Petrol · FN54 JUW
2004 Ford Mondeo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 98,168 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,168 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN54 JUW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/10/2026
- 98,168 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN54 JUW 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 (FN54 JUW) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (23 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both (coil spring mount) (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))”.
FN54 JUW Mileage History
- 18/10/202468,851 mi
- 22/10/202468,853 mi+2 mi
- 16/10/202584,808 mi+15,955 mi
- 14/10/202697,785 mi+12,977 mi
- 26/10/202698,168 mi+383 mi
Average of roughly 14,513 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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