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V703 RCA

2000 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,905 mi
Last recorded163,905 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV703 RCA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 163,905 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 155,741 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2014 155,685 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2013 146,761 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 148,761 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 137,812 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 137,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 128,523 miles

rear anti roll bar link arms poor

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front suspension bottom arm bush play.Noise o/s/f.

car req's brake overhaul corrosion front disc's & front & rear (metal pipes flexibles to car)

corrosion both outer sills,rear exhaust very poor,floor,floor to sills.

o/s/r tyre part worn not marked, inside sidewall several major repairs suggest replace with NEW TYRE ASAP.

Fail 16 Dec 2010 128,471 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front suspension bottom arm bush play.Noise o/s/f.

car req's brake overhaul corrosion front disc's & front & rear (metal pipes flexibles to car)

corrosion both outer sills,rear exhaust very poor,floor,floor to sills.

Pass 16 Dec 2009 120,585 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

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

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

corrosion - rear floor areas - sills

Pass 7 Jan 2009 117,274 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion inc sills,exhaust

n/s/r tyre cracking

other metal brake pipe corrosion poor suggest replace,n/s/f & both rear across rear subframe.

Fail 7 Jan 2009 117,273 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion inc sills,exhaust

n/s/r tyre cracking

other metal brake pipe corrosion poor suggest replace,n/s/f & both rear across rear subframe.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 114,332 miles

corrosion started off side sill and near side rear inner sill

exhaust corrosion

front lower arm bushes wear

near side rear handbrake lower effort

off sdide front metal brake pipe corrosion = front brake discs corrosion suggest replacement soon

off side rear tyre 3mm

oil low and drip

Pass 15 Jan 2007 108,139 miles

advice as per 09/01/2007

Fail 9 Jan 2007 108,091 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

front disc's wear/corrosion suggest replace

suspension bush wear/movement,start play o/s/f rack & pinion

tyres - cut o/s/r sidewall,edge wear front tyres ,signs runflat damage n/s/f suggest replace

Pass 4 Jan 2006 102,399 miles

exaust corrosion

front brake discs wear

metal brake pipes corrosion mainly by tank

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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V703 RCA is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V703 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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V703 RCA is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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