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W168 VBH

2000 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,293 mi
Last recorded145,293 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 VBH
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 145,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 141,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 128,725 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 119,593 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 112,166 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)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 112,166 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 104,029 miles

Nearside Front outer door handle stiff

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Pass 10 Mar 2015 102,642 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 102,632 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 100,361 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 100,361 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 96,144 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 96,143 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 91,027 miles

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

Drivers seat no fore and aft movement

Fail 8 Mar 2012 91,027 miles

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

Drivers seat no fore and aft movement

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 85,685 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 85,683 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 78,761 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 78,760 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 72,658 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 72,657 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 65,300 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 57,313 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre becoming perished.

Powr steering fluid around pump area.

Tyre speed ratings mixed.

Pass 9 Mar 2006 49,425 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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W168 VBH is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W168 VBH, 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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W168 VBH is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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