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W161 VVW

2000 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,991 mi
Last recorded92,991 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 VVW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 92,991 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 May 2018 92,991 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 83,942 miles

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

seat belt extender fitted to drivers seat belt

Pass 11 May 2016 78,105 miles

Nearside Rear Lower flexi brake hose starting to deteriorate slightly splitting legal at test suggest change

Offside Front Lower power steering fluid pipe rusting/corroding but not excessive at test

Fail 9 May 2016 78,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed police may issue penalties if vehicle used on public highway without tyre replacement (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure wiper blade not locking to arm correctly (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed police may issue penalties if used on public highway without tyre replacement (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link broken in two (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower flexi brake hose starting to deteriorate slightly splitting legal at test suggest change

Offside Front Lower power steering fluid pipe rusting/corroding but not excessive at test

n/s o/s front lower suspension arm mount bush deteriorating debonding

Pass 3 Jun 2015 72,047 miles

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

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

o/s front lower power steering pipe rusting/corroding not excessive at time of test suggest replace or possible clean and grease

Fail 2 Jun 2015 72,047 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

n/s rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls showing signs of wear but legal at time of test

o/s front lower power steering pipe rusting/corroding not excessive at time of test suggest replace or possible clean and grease

o/s rear tyre outer tread area wearing low close to limit

Pass 3 Jun 2014 67,225 miles

n/s rear tyre tread area to sidewall and outer siedwall showing signs of wear suggest change

o/s front lower suspension arm mount bush debonding but legal at time of test suggest replace

Fail 3 Jun 2014 67,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s o/s front tyres inner tread to sidewall worn close to legal limit strongly suggest change now or soon

n/s rear tyre tread area to sidewall and outer siedwall showing signs of wear suggest change

o/s front lower suspension arm mount bush debonding but legal at time of test suggest replace

o/s rear tyre outer tread area wearing unevenly but legal at time of test suggest change

Pass 3 Jun 2013 61,872 miles

nsr shock absorber has slight play in the internal seal but not excessive at time of test

Pass 6 Jun 2012 57,208 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 55,281 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 55,281 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 47,850 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 47,849 miles

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

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

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

suggest replace brake pads with discs to avoid uneven wear

Pass 2 Jul 2009 44,095 miles

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)

n/s front bottom suspension arm mount bush worn and split but not resulting in excessive movement and is legal at time of test

Fail 2 Jul 2009 44,095 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

n/s front bottom suspension arm mount bush worn and split but not resulting in excessive movement and is legal at time of test

Pass 30 Jul 2008 41,178 miles

o/s front brake disc starting to rust on edge legal at test

Pass 9 Jul 2007 37,280 miles

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 35,029 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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W161 VVW is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W161 VVW, 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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W161 VVW is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 August 2000.

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