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MV51 DSU

2001 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,583 mi
Last recorded118,583 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Mondeo93,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 DSU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2015 118,583 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe leaking Rear to flexie (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 106,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both handbrake cables adrift

coolant leak

engine rattle

front to back brake pipes corroded

headlamp images poor

n/s/f tyre is marginal on tread and should be replaced

n/s/r light lens damaged but not significantly affecting light

o/s/r tyre 3mm[limit 1.6mm]

oil level low

rear brake pipes corroded

rear sub-frame mountings in poor condition

slight play in both rear a.r.b mountings

Pass 4 Jan 2013 96,000 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 95,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine managem ent lamp on

Pass 11 Dec 2010 83,467 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 72,722 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 63,371 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 55,744 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 46,902 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 39,507 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?

Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,416
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,205,291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610,562
Brake pipe excessively corroded 513,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 357,218
position lamp(s) not working 250,827
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 244,051
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MV51 DSU is a 2001 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 93,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Mondeo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610,562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV51 DSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Mondeo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Mondeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MV51 DSU registered?

MV51 DSU is a 2001 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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