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V578 LHK

2000 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,775 mi
Last recorded169,775 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV578 LHK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2017 169,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2016 169,092 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 168,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 167,288 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 167,286 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 164,654 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 13 Aug 2012 160,987 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 160,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

water pump bearings excessive wear

Pass 1 Aug 2011 157,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 157,219 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 149,724 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s brake light dim

o/s/f lower arm inner bushes splitting

o/s/f seat has some wear in frame

Fail 27 Aug 2010 149,724 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s brake light dim

o/s/f lower arm inner bushes splitting

o/s/f seat has some wear in frame

Pass 24 Sep 2009 142,276 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate damaged

n/s/f bumper slightly damaged

o/s sill starting to corrode

o/s/f lower arm inner bushes starting to deteriorate

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Fail 23 Sep 2009 142,276 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate damaged

n/s/f bumper slightly damaged

o/s sill starting to corrode

o/s/f lower arm inner bushes starting to deteriorate

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 19 Sep 2008 129,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 108,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

slight knock from rack area when going lock to lock

Pass 22 Sep 2006 90,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

front number plate cracked, but secure.

rear number plate starting to discolour.

Pass 28 Sep 2005 67,514 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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V578 LHK is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V578 LHK, 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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V578 LHK is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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