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W196 KBF

2000 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,065 mi
Last recorded87,065 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 KBF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 87,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side rear sill corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2014 84,928 miles

back box outer skin corroding

n/s/r spring corroding

rear no plate deteriating

Fail 6 Oct 2014 84,892 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

back box outer skin corroding

n/s/r spring corroding

rear no plate deteriating

Pass 21 Oct 2013 81,678 miles

back box outer skin corroding

nail in n/s/f tyre

pas fluid level on min

rear no plate deteriating

Fail 8 Oct 2013 81,678 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

back box outer skin corroding

nail in n/s/f tyre

pas fluid level on min

rear no plate deteriating

Pass 8 Oct 2012 78,759 miles

rear no plate discolouring

Pass 19 Oct 2011 75,771 miles

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

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

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

front disc distored

n/s/r tyre cut in side wall

Pass 12 Oct 2010 72,009 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 67,780 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 67,780 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear no plate discolouring

Pass 6 Oct 2008 64,330 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 60,433 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 56,110 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 52,792 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 52,792 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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W196 KBF is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W196 KBF, 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 W196 KBF registered?

W196 KBF is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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