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V492 GFS

2000 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

120,445 mi
Last recorded120,445 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV492 GFS
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2009 120,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 120,442 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 120,431 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 120,132 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 109,991 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 96,726 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Jul 2006 96,719 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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V492 GFS is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 V492 GFS, 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 V492 GFS registered?

V492 GFS is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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