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W148 GSS

2000 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,949 mi
Last recorded143,949 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 GSS
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 143,949 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 143,949 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2009 135,428 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 135,427 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Aug 2008 124,015 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 123,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 105,965 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 92,246 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 79,328 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 67,540 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W148 GSS is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W148 GSS, 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 W148 GSS registered?

W148 GSS is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W148 GSS safe to buy?

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