MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,486 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust rear box outer casing corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
rear exhaust system in poor condition
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
rear exhaust system in poor condition
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt OSF OUTER (2.5.C.1a)
OSR BRAKE CALIPER POSSIBLY LEAKING FLUID
SLIGHT CRACKS TO BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES
Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSF, AND DEVOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSR (4.1.E.1)
Body has a projection caused by corrosion OSR WHEEL ARCH (6.1.C.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR BY FUEL TANK (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' WIPERS PARK INCORRECTLY (8.3.1b)
front brake excessively fluctuating BOTH SIDES (3.7.B.3)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt OSF OUTER (2.5.C.1a)
INTERIOR MIRROR NOT FITTED
OSR BRAKE CALIPER POSSIBLY LEAKING FLUID
SLIGHT CRACKS TO BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES
Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSF, AND DEVOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSR (4.1.E.1)
BOTH TREAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS AND COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
BRAKE FLUID RESEVIOR LEVEL VERY LOW
CORROSION TO OSR WHEEL ARCH
NSF LOWER ARM INNER MOUNT BUSHES SPLIT
NSR TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON OUTER EDGE
REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
SLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR BRAKE PIPES
BOTH TREAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS AND COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
BRAKE FLUID RESEVIOR LEVEL VERY LOW
CORROSION TO OSR WHEEL ARCH
NSF LOWER ARM INNER MOUNT BUSHES SPLIT
NSR TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON OUTER EDGE
REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
SLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR BRAKE PIPES
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
REAR EXHAUST TAIL BOX CORRODED
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
REAR EXHAUST TAIL BOX CORRODED
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
REAR EXHAUST CORRODING
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
REAR EXHAUST CORRODING
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
the front brake discs are corroding
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
the front brake discs are corroding
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
near side rear tyre is wearing on the edge
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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V398 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 V398 MHJ, 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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V398 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 8 February 2000.
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