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MV51 MBY

2001 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

201,144 mi
Last recorded201,144 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Mondeo93,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 MBY
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 201,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 193,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 187,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 182,684 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 176,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 167,160 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 160,221 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 153,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear join (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 143,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 133,176 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 125,573 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 118,914 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 111,260 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 102,424 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 94,856 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 94,856 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 86,153 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 74,416 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 63,208 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 MBY is a 2001 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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

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