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W197 XCY

2000 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,950 mi
Last recorded92,950 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 XCY
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 92,950 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise o/s and n/s trailing arm mounting points corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2012 92,950 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise o/s and n/s trailing arm mounting points corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 82,537 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 82,357 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 72,037 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 72,037 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 62,370 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 51,978 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 51,978 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 43,883 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 37,403 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 37,403 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 XCY is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 W197 XCY, 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 XCY registered?

W197 XCY is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W197 XCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W197 XCY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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