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W166 UGC

2000 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

135,353 mi
Last recorded135,353 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 UGC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 135,353 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front wishbone bush very worn

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

damage to front bumper

Fail 27 Jun 2016 135,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front wishbone bush very worn

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

damage to front bumper

Pass 7 Jul 2015 127,729 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on sills,chassis and bodywork

front bumper damaged

handbrake travel high

Fail 3 Jul 2015 127,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on sills,chassis and bodywork

front bumper damaged

handbrake travel high

Pass 2 Jul 2014 118,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear sills and inner rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2014 118,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear sills and inner rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 109,038 miles

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

front brake pads worn close to limit

windscreen marked

Fail 3 Jun 2013 109,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion to outer sills

front brake pads worn close to limit

windscreen marked

n/s rear tyre heavily deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2012 102,808 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2012 102,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 94,312 miles

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

both rear tyre outer walls perishing

offside outer sill corroding

Fail 11 May 2011 94,294 miles

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

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

both rear tyre outer walls perishing

offside outer sill corroding

Pass 20 Apr 2010 87,848 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 87,848 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 84,922 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 84,907 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 81,376 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 76,991 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 76,991 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 72,351 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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W166 UGC is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 W166 UGC, 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 UGC is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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