2004 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Petrol · KC53 OCX
2004 Ford Mondeo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 99,971 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,971 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KC53 OCX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2024
- 99,971 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KC53 OCX 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 (KC53 OCX) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2024 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Front Registration plate inscription missing last character missing (0.1 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
KC53 OCX Mileage History
- 05/09/202293,766 mi
- 04/09/202397,156 mi+3,390 mi
- 11/09/202397,231 mi+75 mi
- 09/09/202499,971 mi+2,740 mi
- 10/09/202499,971 mi
Average of roughly 3,079 miles per year across 5 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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