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V953 GBD

2000 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

204,938 mi
Last recorded204,938 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV953 GBD
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 204,938 miles

both outer sills corroded/deteriorated

Fail 10 Dec 2015 204,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both outer sills corroded/deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Dec 2014 188,401 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside outer sill corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2014 188,401 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant level low

offside outer sill corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2013 174,686 miles

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

Various oil leaks

Fail 5 Dec 2013 174,686 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Various oil leaks

Pass 28 Nov 2012 160,296 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2012 160,296 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2011 154,593 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)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 154,593 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2010 138,220 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 138,220 miles

Inner Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

damage to front and rear bumpers

Pass 17 Jun 2009 119,143 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 118,765 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 104,473 miles

air bag light on

o/s/r door doesnt open

wishbone bushes just starting to split

Fail 24 Jul 2008 104,380 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag light on

o/s/r door doesnt open

wishbone bushes just starting to split

Fail 13 Jul 2007 85,678 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage under vehicle

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s wishbone front bush starting to split

o/s & n/s/r tyres starting to go out of shape

rear wiper loose

Pass 13 Jul 2007 85,678 miles

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

damage under vehicle

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s wishbone front bush starting to split

o/s & n/s/r tyres starting to go out of shape

rear wiper loose

Pass 15 Jul 2006 75,116 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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V953 GBD is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 GBD, 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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V953 GBD is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 10 February 2000.

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