MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,176 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Various brake pipes corroded
Front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces
Various brake pipes corroded
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?
Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W165 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 60%.
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 W165 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 W165 GSS registered?
W165 GSS is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 March 2000.
Is W165 GSS safe to buy?
The MOT history for W165 GSS shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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