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V42 PDU

2000 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

168,113 mi
Last recorded168,113 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 PDU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 168,113 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 168,113 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 156,907 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 144,627 miles

advise brake pedal rubber shows signs of wear

advise n/s o/s/f wishbone bushes have some wear

Fail 4 Jul 2013 144,627 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 132,540 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 132,540 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 118,437 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 118,437 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 103,354 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 103,170 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 86,676 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 86,676 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 75,057 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 75,057 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 63,511 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 63,511 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 56,248 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 56,127 miles

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.

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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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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