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W126 XPU

2000 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,733 mi
Last recorded173,733 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 XPU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 173,733 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 173,732 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 165,246 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 158,234 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 144,995 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 139,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leaking

Pass 2 Mar 2015 133,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 133,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 125,984 miles

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 199,609 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 119,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 112,182 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 105,350 miles

both rear brake hoses starting to split

front brake discs worn

n/s rear tyre starting to go out of shape

o/s front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

oil leak o/s front

Fail 8 Feb 2011 105,345 miles

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

both rear brake hoses starting to split

front brake discs worn

n/s rear tyre starting to go out of shape

o/s front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

oil leak o/s front

Pass 4 Feb 2010 99,712 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 87,489 miles

o/s/r tyre cut on sidewall & close to legal limit

Pass 4 Feb 2008 77,674 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2008 77,674 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2006 66,181 miles

slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 26 Jan 2006 57,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 XPU is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XPU, 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 XPU registered?

W126 XPU is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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