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V166 RKN

2000 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

200,731 mi
Last recorded200,731 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV166 RKN
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 200,731 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 200,729 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 191,779 miles

Drivers seat creaking and stiff to adjust

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

n/s/r tyre limited life

Fail 7 Feb 2011 191,779 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

n/s/r tyre limited life

Fail 21 Jan 2011 191,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/r tyre limited life

Pass 21 Jan 2010 183,698 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs and pads advance wear

n/s/r tyre advance wear 195/60R15

o/s/f lower ball joint slight play

Pass 22 Jan 2009 170,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 170,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 156,937 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 156,937 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 142,117 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 142,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 128,355 miles

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

o/s/r outer sidelamp not working

Fail 21 Jan 2006 128,355 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r outer sidelamp not working

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 RKN is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RKN, 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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V166 RKN is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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