MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,113 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
advise brake pedal rubber shows signs of wear
advise n/s o/s/f wishbone bushes have some wear
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
advise brake pedal rubber shows signs of wear
advise n/s o/s/f wishbone bushes have some wear
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine mount worn
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?
Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V42 PDU is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 V42 PDU, 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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V42 PDU is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 January 2000.
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