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W166 TLE

2000 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,725 mi
Last recorded163,725 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 TLE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2026 163,725 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 163,572 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger door unable to open inside or out

Fail 8 Aug 2024 163,571 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clamp does not secure boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger door unable to open inside or out

Pass 25 May 2023 163,123 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 162,726 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 162,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 161,692 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 161,345 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

perishing to nsr tyre.

vehicle has been stood

Fail 10 Feb 2015 161,337 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Inner 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 Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 154,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 144,061 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2011 136,122 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 136,098 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 124,265 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 114,661 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 114,656 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 105,127 miles

Brake discs deteriorated

Coil springs rusty

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake pads thin

Pass 10 Sep 2007 92,635 miles

both f/tyres right on legal limit

front & rear brake discs deteriated

Pass 27 Jun 2006 76,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear trailing arms slightly worn

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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W166 TLE is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W166 TLE, 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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W166 TLE is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 6 July 2000.

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