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W172 LSS

2000 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,030 mi
Last recorded112,030 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 LSS
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2014 112,030 miles

front wipers poor

underbody rusty

water leak on engine

Fail 19 Apr 2014 112,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front subframe corroded

front wipers poor

rear subframe corrodded

underbody rusty

water leak on engine

Pass 31 Jan 2013 109,398 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 106,334 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 106,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 102,259 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

recommend o/s registration plate bulb holder assy is replaced as water ingress has occured causing corrosion to bulb holder contacts o/s/r chassis /spare wheel well surface rusting

Pass 25 Feb 2011 102,259 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

recommend o/s registration plate bulb holder assy is replaced as water ingress has occured causing corrosion to bulb holder contacts o/s/r chassis /spare wheel well surface rusting

Pass 22 Jan 2010 98,597 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 98,577 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 94,814 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 94,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2008 93,861 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 93,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 79,429 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 65,467 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 53,357 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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W172 LSS is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W172 LSS, 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 W172 LSS registered?

W172 LSS is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 26 July 2000.

Is W172 LSS safe to buy?

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