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V303 HCE

2000 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,050 mi
Last recorded155,050 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV303 HCE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 155,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 145,365 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 133,624 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 133,621 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 123,097 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 123,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 117,829 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres perished,sidewalls cracking

rear panel and boot floor damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2008 117,829 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres perished,sidewalls cracking

rear panel and boot floor damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2007 111,238 miles

both rear metal brake pipes above fuel tank corroding,unable to access correctlty,advise replacement

both rear tyre inner side walls starting to split.

Fail 27 Feb 2007 111,238 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear metal brake pipes above fuel tank corroding,unable to access correctlty,advise replacement

both rear tyre inner side walls starting to split.

Pass 2 Mar 2006 105,626 miles

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

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both metal brake pipes above fuel tank corroding.unable to see properly on test.strongly recomend replacement

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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V303 HCE is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V303 HCE, 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 V303 HCE registered?

V303 HCE is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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