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W161 AVW

2000 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,711 mi
Last recorded103,711 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 AVW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2016 103,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 99,108 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 99,104 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 94,488 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 26 Aug 2014 94,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 16 Aug 2013 89,437 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 13 Aug 2013 89,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 3 Sep 2012 85,032 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 85,032 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 77,663 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 76,993 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 76,993 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 76,241 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 75,149 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 62,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 62,350 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 46,033 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 46,019 miles

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

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

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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W161 AVW is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W161 AVW, 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 W161 AVW registered?

W161 AVW is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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