2004 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Petrol · KA04 BBZ
2004 Ford Mondeo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 96,471 miles. MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,471 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KA04 BBZ Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/03/2024
- 96,471 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KA04 BBZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Mondeo (KA04 BBZ) between July 2007 and March 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 15 March 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Bonnet release mechanism missing (3.1 (c))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”.
KA04 BBZ Mileage History
- 02/07/200727,963 mi
- 14/07/200835,968 mi+8,005 mi
- 16/03/201048,320 mi+12,352 mi
- 11/03/201155,288 mi+6,968 mi
- 11/03/201155,288 mi
- 23/02/201261,932 mi+6,644 mi
- 23/02/201261,932 mi
- 15/03/201366,642 mi+4,710 mi
- 11/03/201470,003 mi+3,361 mi
- 13/03/201470,036 mi+33 mi
- 10/03/201572,290 mi+2,254 mi
- 14/03/201674,336 mi+2,046 mi
- 14/03/201674,338 mi+2 mi
- 13/03/201778,336 mi+3,998 mi
- 24/03/201778,351 mi+15 mi
- 15/03/201880,268 mi+1,917 mi
- 19/03/201982,083 mi+1,815 mi
- 20/03/201982,084 mi+1 mi
- 13/03/202084,135 mi+2,051 mi
- 16/03/202084,153 mi+18 mi
- 05/03/202184,516 mi+363 mi
- 30/03/202284,706 mi+190 mi
- 23/03/202384,808 mi+102 mi
- 15/03/202496,471 mi+11,663 mi
Average of roughly 4,101 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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