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V656 FVN

2000 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests15 (6 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

134,036 mi
Last recorded134,036 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV656 FVN
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2012 134,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 122,941 miles

tyre sizes different front to rear 175/185

Fail 17 Jun 2011 122,941 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

tyre sizes different front to rear 175/185

Pass 11 Jun 2010 113,768 miles

rear tyres larger size fitted 195/65R15 91V 195/60R15 88H fitted to front

Fail 7 Jun 2010 113,710 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

rear tyres larger size fitted 195/65R15 91V 195/60R15 88H fitted to front

Fail 4 Jun 2010 113,698 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

larger tyres fitted to rear axle

Fail 1 Jun 2010 113,594 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

larger tyres fitted to rear axle

Pass 29 May 2009 103,732 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 103,732 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 May 2008 95,018 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear brake pipe starting to rust

oil leaks from engine

slight leak from power steering

Pass 8 Dec 2006 84,577 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 84,577 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2006 84,400 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2006 84,328 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

inner wheel weight on nearside front tyre poorly fitted

tyre profiles on front tyres differ to those fitted on rear

Pass 31 Oct 2005 73,743 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)

handbrake "tell tale" light not working

oil leak

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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V656 FVN is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 V656 FVN, 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 V656 FVN registered?

V656 FVN is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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