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V953 FGN

2000 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

140,204 mi
Last recorded140,204 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV953 FGN
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 140,204 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all discs heavily pitted

general underbody slightly corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2012 140,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all discs heavily pitted

general underbody slightly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 131,322 miles

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Tracking check, Front brake discs corroded, Front wishbones-bushes worn, Rear anti roll bar corroded, Corrosion rear chassis/floor, n/s/r light lens cracked, o/s/f seat belt fluffing.

Fail 10 Mar 2011 131,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Tracking check, Front brake discs corroded, Front wishbones-bushes worn, Rear anti roll bar corroded, Corrosion rear chassis/floor, n/s/r light lens cracked, o/s/f seat belt fluffing.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 122,823 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 122,821 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 114,697 miles

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Front brake discs worn, Front wishbones,bushes worn, Exhaust system corroded, All brake pipes starting to corrode, All brake hoses starting to wear.

Fail 17 Mar 2009 114,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Front brake discs worn, Front wishbones,bushes worn, Exhaust system corroded, All brake pipes starting to corrode, All brake hoses starting to wear.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 107,678 miles

Oil leak

brake discs corroding

Fail 20 Mar 2008 107,678 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

advice tracking check

brake discs corroding

n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 2 Mar 2007 101,053 miles

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

advice fuel filter

front brake discs worn & pads low

r/o/s tyre value perishing

Pass 28 Mar 2006 94,924 miles

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Fail 28 Mar 2006 94,924 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust life limited

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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V953 FGN is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V953 FGN, 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 V953 FGN registered?

V953 FGN is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 January 2000.

Is V953 FGN safe to buy?

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