MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,999 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Spare tyre defective
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
nearside front drop link boot split
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 SMO is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 SMO, 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 SMO registered?
W165 SMO is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 8 March 2000.
Is W165 SMO safe to buy?
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