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V542 KFL

2000 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,937 mi
Last recorded176,937 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV542 KFL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2013 176,937 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 176,937 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 169,365 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 158,744 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 147,368 miles

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

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

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

both front disc lipped and worn inner side corroding

fronmt number plate deterating

rear number plate deterating

wear in front seat pins on seat back still secure and locks in position

Fail 23 Jul 2010 147,368 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front disc lipped and worn inner side corroding

fronmt number plate deterating

rear number plate deterating

wear in front seat pins on seat back still secure and locks in position

Pass 30 Jul 2009 140,435 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 132,284 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 116,007 miles

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

front number plate

Pass 29 Jul 2006 106,063 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 105,912 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 83,997 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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V542 KFL is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 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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V542 KFL is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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