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W197 SOT

2000 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,989 mi
Last recorded41,989 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 SOT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 41,989 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2025 41,989 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2024 41,853 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

UNDER VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 11 Mar 2023 41,361 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

UNDER VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 28 Feb 2022 40,471 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 40,471 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 39,656 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 39,656 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 38,906 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 37,717 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 36,928 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 36,283 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front tyre closeto limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 35,687 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 34,482 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 33,459 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 32,432 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 31,445 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 30,372 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 29,398 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 29,398 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 28,493 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 27,437 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 25,768 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 23,646 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 SOT is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W197 SOT, 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 W197 SOT registered?

W197 SOT is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W197 SOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W197 SOT shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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