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W144 ACX

2000 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

71,441 mi
Last recorded71,441 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW144 ACX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 71,441 miles

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

Oil leak

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both front lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

general underside of vehicle starting to corrod

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear numbert plate slightly deteriorated

slight play in front anti-roll bar centre bushes

Fail 3 Sep 2013 71,434 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both front lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

general underside of vehicle starting to corrod

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear numbert plate slightly deteriorated

slight play in front anti-roll bar centre bushes

slight play in nearside rear shock top bush

Pass 24 Aug 2012 69,529 miles

Front brake pipes to hoses corroding.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre wearing low on the outer edge.

Rear number plate delaminating.

Underside corroding.

Fail 24 Aug 2012 69,525 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear number plate delaminating.

Underside corroding.

Front brake pipes to hoses corroding.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre wearing low on the outer edge.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 66,967 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 66,967 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 64,403 miles

Air freshener removed for purpose of test

Damage to rear bumper

Dampness around power steering pump

Exhaust heavily corroded

Front exhaust mount broken

Movement in o/a/f seat back

N/s/r suspension bolts fitted incorrectly

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

O/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

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

Rear number plate in poor condition

Rear suspension rubber worn / age cracking

Washer bottle leaking

Windscreen washers poor

Fail 27 Aug 2010 63,879 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all anti roll bar attachments/joints/rubbers heavily worn/aged

dampness round power steering pump

exhaust very heavily rusted

front brake discs showing signs of being overheated

unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to wet weather conditions

unable to fully see front or rear brake pads

Pass 24 Aug 2009 57,767 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 57,767 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 48,669 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 48,668 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 40,668 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 40,668 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

front brake disc inner faces corroded , advise replacements...

light under body corrosion...

n/s/f suspension lower arm front bush bonding failing...

o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush bonding failing....

rear brake pads not visable...

rear exhaust corroded & join flanges...

Pass 17 Jul 2006 35,003 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 35,003 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded.

front brake imbalance on max 25% advise investigation.

n/s & o/s/r brake hose ferules corroding.

n/s & o/s/r suspension top arms corroding.

Pass 18 Jul 2005 29,514 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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W144 ACX is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 W144 ACX, 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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W144 ACX is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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