MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
235,436 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
advise off side rear tyre near limit
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?
Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W196 SBC is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 W196 SBC, 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 SBC registered?
W196 SBC is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 August 2000.
Is W196 SBC safe to buy?
The MOT history for W196 SBC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does W196 SBC have outstanding finance?
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