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V974 LON

2000 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

169,434 mi
Last recorded169,434 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV974 LON
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 169,434 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 169,429 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and rear floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 165,273 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES HAVE SUBSTANTIAL CORROSION

CORROSION ALONG THE BOTTOM OF BOTH SILLS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW ON THE OUTSIDE

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 165,273 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

ALL BRAKE PIPES HAVE SUBSTANTIAL CORROSION

CORROSION ALONG THE BOTTOM OF BOTH SILLS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW ON THE OUTSIDE

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 161,234 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2016 161,234 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2015 157,549 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 157,502 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 153,877 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2013 150,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

struggled to pass emissions had to do extended test

Fail 11 Mar 2013 150,202 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

struggled to pass emissions had to do extended test

Pass 14 Mar 2012 147,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes slightly corroded and pitted

emissions struggled to pass

front bumper cracked and damaged

lower suspension arm bushes in poor condition

outer sills corroded but not yet considerd excesive

rear brake hoses cracked and perrished

Pass 2 Mar 2011 144,757 miles

front brake pads and discs are worn

rear brake discs are corroded

rear tyres wearing

Pass 10 Mar 2010 139,869 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 139,869 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 135,078 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 128,381 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 128,380 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 119,346 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 119,346 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 110,346 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 110,346 miles

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

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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V974 LON is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V974 LON, 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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V974 LON is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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