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W126 TLE

2000 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,921 mi
Last recorded159,921 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 TLE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2011 159,921 miles

Chip in windscreen

O/S/R tyre perished/ Stepped

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear discs pitted

Pass 10 Feb 2010 149,736 miles

Front inner brake pads look low and discs worn/ corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear tyre in very poor condition

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 149,736 miles

Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front inner brake pads look low and discs worn/ corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear tyre in very poor condition

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 131,859 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 131,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 114,791 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 101,244 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

advise both front tyres worn bold on inner edges

advise both front wishbone mounts starting to perish

Pass 15 Dec 2005 87,925 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 87,848 miles

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

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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W126 TLE is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W126 TLE, 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 W126 TLE registered?

W126 TLE is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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