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V397 EDX

2000 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,638 mi
Last recorded180,638 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV397 EDX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 180,638 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake discs have acceptable wear

Pass 21 Sep 2009 177,487 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 177,487 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 171,906 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 Oct 2008 171,906 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Oct 2007 166,253 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 166,253 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 155,861 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 155,861 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 147,645 miles

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

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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V397 EDX is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V397 EDX, 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 V397 EDX registered?

V397 EDX is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V397 EDX safe to buy?

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