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N123 MEE

2000 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

147,147 mi
Last recorded147,147 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 MEE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 26 May 2023 147,147 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded and under sealed

Pass 24 May 2022 146,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper Blade defective

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle has surface corrosion Spare wheel well holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 146,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper Blade defective

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle has surface corrosion Spare wheel well holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 146,288 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Bracket missing on underside of vehicle for seat belt, seat belt check carried out and cannot confirm insecure

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper headlamp bolt loose but not insecure

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Holed and corroded (within 30cm of suspension mounting) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare wheel well holed and corroded

Fail 6 May 2021 146,286 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bracket missing on underside of vehicle for seat belt, seat belt check carried out and cannot confirm insecure

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper headlamp bolt loose but not insecure

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Holed and corroded (within 30cm of suspension mounting) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare wheel well holed and corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2021 146,284 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal/ wheel arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link lock nut not fully locking. benefit of doubt given to customer.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front drives floor pan has slight corrosion.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

seal covers fitted to vehicle.

slight coolant leak from vehicle.

Pass 28 May 2020 142,541 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 142,541 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2019 138,528 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 138,528 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2016 137,130 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 131,250 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 131,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 129,761 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sides rear brake discs pitted

Fail 9 Nov 2013 129,745 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sides rear brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Oct 2012 117,825 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 117,824 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 107,219 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 97,440 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 89,553 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 89,553 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 83,677 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 83,677 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 79,608 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Nov 2007 79,597 miles

Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 70,286 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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N123 MEE is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2000 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 90,872 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 N123 MEE, 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 26 years old, this Ford Mondeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N123 MEE is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 8 November 2000.

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