2004 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · ML54 XYD
2004 Ford Mondeo (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 205,024 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,024 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML54 XYD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 205,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML54 XYD 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 (ML54 XYD) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 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: Suspension (28 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 63 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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
ML54 XYD Mileage History
- 27/11/2023192,859 mi
- 19/11/2024198,836 mi+5,977 mi
- 19/11/2024198,844 mi+8 mi
- 18/11/2025205,013 mi+6,169 mi
- 01/12/2025205,024 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 6,045 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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