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V481 KFL

2000 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

164,633 mi
Last recorded164,633 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV481 KFL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 164,633 miles

DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE IS FADEING

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON MOST STEAL BRAKE PIPES

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON O/S & N/S OUTER SILLS

Fail 9 Apr 2013 164,633 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE IS FADEING

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON MOST STEAL BRAKE PIPES

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON O/S & N/S OUTER SILLS

Pass 3 Apr 2012 158,418 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON FRONT & REAR STEAL BRAKE PIPES

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON O/S & N/S OUTER SILLS

Fail 3 Apr 2012 158,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON FRONT & REAR STEAL BRAKE PIPES

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON O/S & N/S OUTER SILLS

Pass 1 Apr 2011 152,462 miles

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE FADEING

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER

Fail 1 Apr 2011 152,462 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE FADEING

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER

Pass 18 Mar 2010 145,977 miles

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER AND O/S/F FOG LAMP AND TRIM

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 145,933 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

accident damage to front bumper and off side fog lamp and and trim

Pass 3 Mar 2009 140,011 miles

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGE BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST.

N/S/F TYRE WALL DAMAGE BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO FADE BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 3 Mar 2009 140,011 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGE BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST.

N/S/F TYRE WALL DAMAGE BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO FADE BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 24 Sep 2007 133,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 133,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 127,704 miles

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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V481 KFL is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V481 KFL, 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 V481 KFL registered?

V481 KFL is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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