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V166 MHJ

2000 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

134,641 mi
Last recorded134,641 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV166 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 134,641 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 25 Jan 2016 134,641 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 28 Jan 2015 125,651 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 125,651 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

under tray inscure

Pass 22 Jan 2014 112,687 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2014 112,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

front number plate damaged

osr tyre worn inner and outer edges worn

Pass 22 Jan 2013 100,084 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 100,084 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 85,174 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 85,174 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 76,753 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 68,259 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 68,259 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 62,972 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 62,972 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 57,808 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 51,692 miles

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

Offside Front 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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V166 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V166 MHJ, 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 V166 MHJ registered?

V166 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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