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V157 LGE

2000 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,291 mi
Last recorded159,291 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV157 LGE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 159,291 miles

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

osf tyre has been run flat

Fail 13 Jan 2012 159,124 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

aim not tested due to bulb not working

osf tyre has been run flat

Pass 31 Jan 2011 151,731 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 151,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 143,977 miles

n/s/f lower arm bushes slightly worn

n/s/r tyre perished on outer sidewall

o/s/f lower arm bushes slightly worn

slight play in front steering

Pass 15 Jan 2009 140,999 miles

front number plate - "G" looks a bit like a "C" with the white fixing

offside and nearside front lower suspension arms - inner bushes worn

Fail 15 Jan 2009 140,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front number plate - "G" looks a bit like a "C" with the white fixing

front offside tyre - low tread and worn on outer edge

nearside front tyre - small nail in tread

offside and nearside front lower suspension arms - inner bushes worn

offside rear tyre - low tread and worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Nov 2007 132,258 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 124,373 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 124,373 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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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V157 LGE is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V157 LGE, 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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V157 LGE is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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