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V542 KCV

2000 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1860cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,160 mi
Last recorded158,160 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV542 KCV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,860cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2010 158,160 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 153,044 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 153,044 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 147,664 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 142,824 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 137,784 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 133,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 133,511 miles

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

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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V542 KCV is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,860cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V542 KCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V542 KCV registered?

V542 KCV is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V542 KCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V542 KCV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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