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W126 WHJ

2000 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

88,348 mi
Last recorded88,348 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 WHJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 88,348 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 87,832 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 87,348 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 86,955 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 86,951 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 86,486 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 86,482 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 86,166 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 85,741 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 85,737 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven performance low (3.7.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 83,898 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 83,897 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 80,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE REAR SILL PANEL CORRODED

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 75,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2013 72,760 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 72,758 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 70,262 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 28 Feb 2012 70,245 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 21 Feb 2011 68,743 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 24 Feb 2010 66,667 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 64,032 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 62,092 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 62,092 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside rear tyre side wall cracked and perishing advised to replace tyre.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 59,637 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 56,660 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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W126 WHJ is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WHJ, 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 WHJ registered?

W126 WHJ is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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