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W178 XPU

2000 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,564 mi
Last recorded138,564 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 XPU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2011 138,564 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2011 138,564 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 124,762 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 124,753 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 113,219 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 101,988 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)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 86,406 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 65,306 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 65,306 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre is wearing low

Pass 28 Oct 2006 62,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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W178 XPU is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W178 XPU, 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 W178 XPU registered?

W178 XPU is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 15 August 2000.

Is W178 XPU safe to buy?

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