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V491 LFV

2000 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,622 mi
Last recorded127,622 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV491 LFV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2011 127,622 miles

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

N/S AND O/S/R REAR FLOOR SECTIONS HAVE DAMAGE SHOWING.

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 118,217 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 117,423 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Pass 7 Feb 2009 107,806 miles

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

REAR ANTIROLL BAR SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

STEERING WHEEL COVER STARTING TO DETACH FROM ITS FRAME WORK

Fail 24 Jan 2009 107,548 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

ABS WIRING BRACKET O/S/R HAS BECOME DETACHED.

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

REAR ANTIROLL BAR SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION/RUST

STEERING WHEEL COVER STARTING TO DETACH FROM ITS FRAME.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 96,312 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES ARE STARTING TO DETERIORATE/DELAMINATE.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE STARTING TO SHOW DETERIORATION ON INNER BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

N/S AND O/S/F LOWER ARM BUSHES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR/DETERIORATION.

N/S/F SEAT BELT SLOWER TO RETRACT THAN NORMAL.

Fail 14 Feb 2008 96,141 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES ARE STARTING TO DETERIORATE/DELAMINATE.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE STARTING TO SHOW DETERIORATION ON INNER BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

N/S AND O/S/F LOWER ARM BUSHES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR/DETERIORATION.

N/S/F SEAT BELT SLOWER TO RETRACT THAN NORMAL.

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S AND O/S/F TYRES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING ON SIDEWALLS.

Pass 19 Feb 2007 84,185 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 84,165 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 69,346 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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V491 LFV is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V491 LFV, 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 V491 LFV registered?

V491 LFV is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 7 February 2000.

Is V491 LFV safe to buy?

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