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V298 GUX

2000 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,293 mi
Last recorded145,293 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV298 GUX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2017 145,293 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting centre rear (6.6.6)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 141,705 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 141,615 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer cill (6.1.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 134,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 134,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 127,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 127,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 119,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 111,270 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 105,154 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 105,142 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 97,907 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 88,906 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 88,906 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 79,150 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 66,660 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 55,912 miles

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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V298 GUX is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2000 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 90,872 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 V298 GUX, 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 V298 GUX registered?

V298 GUX is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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