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W197 LSS

2000 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

28,272 mi
Last recorded28,272 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 LSS
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 28,272 miles

Both NSR And OSR brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front lower suspension arms corroded and bushes perished but no excessive movement

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Aug 2013 28,164 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 28,162 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

o/s front disc inner face breaking up

Pass 15 Aug 2012 27,799 miles

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

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

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

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

knocking noise from engine

rear tyres sidewalls perished

Fail 8 Aug 2012 27,799 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

knocking noise from engine

rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 8 Aug 2011 25,354 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 25,354 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front discs pitted and slight judder

Pass 6 Aug 2010 23,839 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 23,839 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 22,553 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 20,712 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 18,414 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 16,649 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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W197 LSS is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W197 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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W197 LSS is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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