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R81 STP

2000 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

160,550 mi
Last recorded160,550 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 STP
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 160,550 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 157,800 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 154,117 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 154,109 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill front an rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor plan (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor plan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill front an rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 150,731 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 150,720 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 146,955 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 146,949 miles

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 143,292 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 140,006 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 140,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 137,265 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 133,303 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 133,300 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 129,647 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 126,517 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 122,293 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 117,090 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 110,369 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 103,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 85,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes crusty under fuel tank

tailbox crusty

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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R81 STP is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 R81 STP, 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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What year was R81 STP registered?

R81 STP is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is R81 STP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R81 STP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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