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V471 DSS

2000 Ford Mondeo

White Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,735 mi
Last recorded122,735 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV471 DSS
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 122,735 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 119,186 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 119,186 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

body condition damaged no sharpe edges

Pass 5 Feb 2008 115,458 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 115,458 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 109,923 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 109,223 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 63,759 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 102,568 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2005 102,568 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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V471 DSS is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V471 DSS, 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 V471 DSS registered?

V471 DSS is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V471 DSS safe to buy?

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