2004 Ford Mondeo 2.5L Petrol · WA52 RAS
2004 Ford Mondeo (2.5L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 130,375 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,375 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WA52 RAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 130,375 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WA52 RAS 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 (WA52 RAS) between December 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
WA52 RAS Mileage History
- 03/12/2021124,467 mi
- 14/07/2023126,906 mi+2,439 mi
- 05/09/2024128,429 mi+1,523 mi
- 18/09/2025130,373 mi+1,944 mi
- 02/10/2025130,375 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,543 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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