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W171 LYC

2000 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

76,338 mi
Last recorded76,338 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 LYC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 76,338 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

front number plate poor

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

rear number plate poor

Fail 20 Nov 2025 76,338 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

front number plate poor

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

rear number plate poor

Pass 18 Nov 2024 75,095 miles

front brake discs worn

front subframe corroded

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2023 73,638 miles

both rear metal brake pipe corroded

front brake discs corroded

front number plate poor

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2023 76,637 miles

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

both rear metal brake pipe corroded

front brake discs corroded

front number plate poor

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2022 72,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 69,786 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 67,817 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 67,817 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak from lower metal pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 65,823 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 65,823 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 61,892 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 61,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel filter very corroded.

Pass 11 Dec 2017 58,578 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 55,676 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 55,657 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 53,049 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 50,471 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 50,471 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 48,919 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 48,580 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 48,579 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 48,249 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 47,013 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 45,084 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 43,803 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 42,705 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 41,501 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 38,926 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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W171 LYC is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 W171 LYC, 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 W171 LYC registered?

W171 LYC is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 5 June 2000.

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