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MV51 ZRL

2001 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,695 mi
Last recorded89,695 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Mondeo93,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 ZRL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 89,695 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 89,689 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 85,904 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 85,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 80,345 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear brakes have slight bind.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jun 2007 76,482 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 76,444 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 70,933 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 ZRL is a 2001 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZRL, 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 ZRL registered?

MV51 ZRL is a 2001 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is MV51 ZRL safe to buy?

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