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V897 KHR

2000 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,784 mi
Last recorded148,784 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV897 KHR
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2014 148,784 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

front tyres badly perished replace asap (195/60r15), exhaust heat shields broken/insecure, bumpers damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2013 138,718 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 138,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 124,732 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perrished

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 124,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Both Rear Tyres Perrished

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 114,817 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 114,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 105,587 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 94,109 miles

n/s/f tyre outter sidewall has slight/minor damage,ok at test.

Fail 11 Feb 2009 94,108 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre outter sidewall has slight/minor damage,ok at test.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 81,766 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 81,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 68,484 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 55,641 miles

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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V897 KHR is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,796cc 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 V897 KHR, 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 V897 KHR registered?

V897 KHR is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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