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V608 RCA

2000 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,421 mi
Last recorded117,421 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV608 RCA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 117,421 miles

coolant level low

front discs heavily worn

front indicators discoloured

front pads worn

nsf tyre worn

power steering hoses damp

slight blow exhaust

Fail 5 Dec 2012 117,421 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant level low

front discs heavily worn

front indicators discoloured

front pads worn

nsf tyre worn

power steering hoses damp

slight blow exhaust

Pass 2 Dec 2011 109,870 miles

crack in front bumper

front discs worn

osf brake pipe corroded

osf tyre has cut in sidewall

osf tyre worn

Fail 30 Nov 2011 109,857 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

crack in front bumper

front discs worn

osf brake pipe corroded

osf tyre has cut in sidewall

osf tyre worn

Pass 4 Nov 2010 99,080 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 99,080 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 97,874 miles

front foglights not working

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 97,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front foglights not working

Pass 3 Dec 2008 96,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front foglight not working

Pass 3 Jan 2008 91,649 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 3 Jan 2008 91,644 miles

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

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 22 Dec 2006 84,650 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 84,650 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

1/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY RUSTY 3/ SLIGHT PLAY IN DRIVERS SEAT

Pass 4 Jan 2006 74,729 miles

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES 2/ SLIGHT PLAY IN DRIVERS SEAT

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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V608 RCA is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V608 RCA, 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 V608 RCA registered?

V608 RCA is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 19 January 2000.

Is V608 RCA safe to buy?

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