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W149 RLA

2000 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,958 mi
Last recorded139,958 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 RLA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 139,958 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil springs corrodeing

corrosion n/s/r inner sill

rear brake pipes corrodeing

rear discs rusty inner face

rear tyres perishing

slight play in o/s/f link arm

Fail 18 Jan 2012 139,958 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion n/s/r inner sill

rear brake pipes corrodeing

rear discs rusty inner face

rear tyres perishing

slight play in o/s/f link arm

Pass 25 Jan 2011 126,073 miles

corrotion parts of brake pipes

front discs worn thin advise to soon change

front reg plate slightly detiorated

o/s/r tyre scrubbed inner edge close to limit

slight play in o/s/f trackrodend

Fail 21 Jan 2011 126,073 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrotion parts of brake pipes

front discs worn thin advise to soon change

front reg plate slightly detiorated

o/s/r tyre scrubbed inner edge close to limit

slight play in o/s/f trackrodend

Pass 15 Feb 2010 114,622 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 114,594 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 106,771 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter split.

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 106,771 miles

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

Nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter split.

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 97,720 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 97,720 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 16 Feb 2007 88,941 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 88,941 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm 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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W149 RLA is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W149 RLA, 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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W149 RLA is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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