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V168 FVU

2000 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

341,891 mi
Last recorded341,891 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV168 FVU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2012 341,891 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 325,793 miles

advise slight deteriation to nearside front wiperblade at time of test

advise slight movement detected to offside front forward track control arm bush at time of test

advise slightly reduced beam image to both front headlights following headlight allignment check at time of test

Pass 16 Dec 2009 309,868 miles

advise both rear "D" bushes detected with slight play at time of test ( owner should consider replacement shortly )

advise handbrake travel at time of test

advise low effort & only meeting bare minimum standards to nearside rear handbrake at time of test ( further adjustment to nearside rear brakes required )

advise lower front engine mount excessively deteriated at time of test ( not under mot testing but owner should consider replacement shortly )

advise slight play in both front lower sub-frame main bushes at time of test

Pass 15 Dec 2008 273,435 miles

advise nearside rear handbrake mechanism with slight binding at time of test ( owner is advised )

advise nearside rear handbrake with slight binding at time of test ( owner is advised )

advise offside rear outer sidelight and offside rear numberplate light dim at time of test ( owner is advised to replace with fresh bulbs )

advise play detected in offside front cv joint and inner wheelbearing at time of test ( owner shown condition and advised to get car checked further )

advise slight warping to nearside front brake disc at time of test ( noticed during RBT test )

Pass 29 May 2008 251,990 miles

advise reduced dampering to both rear shock absorbers at time of test

advise signs of heat applied to both front track-rod end nuts at time of test

advise slight wear to outer edges of nearside front tyre ( not into centre 3/4 tread pattern ) at time of test

Pass 15 May 2007 213,844 miles

advise slight play in front " D " bushes ( torsion bar ) at time of test

advise surface rust on nearside front coilspring at time of test

Pass 16 May 2006 193,690 miles

advise airbag light staying on ADVISE CHECK

advise rear numberplate with slight deteriation AT TIME OF TEST

advise slight distortion in nearside rear light cluster AT TIME OF TEST

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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V168 FVU is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V168 FVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V168 FVU registered?

V168 FVU is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 January 2000.

Is V168 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V168 FVU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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