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V897 LCW

2000 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,708 mi
Last recorded92,708 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV897 LCW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2012 92,708 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 85,379 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 85,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 79,647 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2010 79,578 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2009 73,934 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 69,201 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 21 May 2008 69,201 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 May 2007 62,405 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 62,405 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 57,141 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 57,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 LCW is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LCW, 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 LCW registered?

V897 LCW is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V897 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V897 LCW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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