MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,234 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
some damage to front number plate
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyre inner sidewalls starting to split
front number plate damaged
os front outer cv boot starting to deteriorate
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
some corrosion to ns outer sill
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyre inner sidewalls starting to split
front number plate damaged
os front outer cv boot starting to deteriorate
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
some corrosion to ns outer sill
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
some corrosion to os front to rear metal brake pipe
various repairs made to front and rear bumper covers
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
some corrosion to os front to rear metal brake pipe
various repairs made to front and rear bumper covers
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
damage to rear bumper at os and ns
froint number plate deteriorated
ns rear tyre wearing low and slight deterioration to outer sidewall
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
damage to rear bumper at os and ns
froint number plate deteriorated
ns rear tyre wearing low and slight deterioration to outer sidewall
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
front bumper cover cracked
front number plate slightly damaged
ns front fog lamp inoperative
ns front tyre slightly worn on outer edge
os front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating
os front tyre worn on both edges
power steering oil level low
slight deterioration to front number plate
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
os front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating
os front tyre worn on both edges
power steering oil level low
slight deterioration to front number plate
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
some deterioration to both front suspension lower arm rear bushes
some deterioration to both front suspension lower arm rear bushes
ns rear tyre tread slightly out of shape
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V556 OBM is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 V556 OBM, 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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V556 OBM is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 January 2000.
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