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W201 ROT

2000 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,454 mi
Last recorded103,454 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW201 ROT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 103,454 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 102,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 102,459 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 102,458 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor has a hole in and cables inside are visible from under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (2006 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 100,936 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear lamp lens broken

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 99,588 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 98,406 miles

EXHAUST SILENCERS OUTER SKINS CORRODED

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear BRAKE REQUIRERS ATTENTION

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 98,404 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST SILENCERS OUTER SKINS CORRODED

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear BRAKE REQUIRERS ATTENTION

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 97,624 miles

Nearside Rear nearside rear lamp lens damage

Pass 11 Jul 2019 97,037 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 96,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 96,352 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 95,760 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 94,966 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 94,008 miles

Exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2014 92,499 miles

Exhaust starting to corrode.

Fail 24 Jun 2014 92,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust starting to corrode.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 90,679 miles

Slight side wall damage to nearside rear tyre.

Fail 2 Jul 2013 90,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight side wall damage to nearside rear tyre.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 89,375 miles

Fuel filter rusty.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

OSF inner lower arm bush deteriorated.

OSR handbrake cable tie broken.

Oil leak

Outside wall of NSR tyre worn.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Slight PAS leak from pump.

Fail 4 Jul 2012 89,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel filter rusty.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

OSF inner lower arm bush deteriorated.

OSR handbrake cable tie broken.

Oil leak

Outside wall of NSR tyre worn.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Slight PAS leak from pump.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 87,531 miles

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

offside front seat mechanism worn

Fail 6 Jul 2011 87,531 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front seat mechanism worn

Pass 5 Jul 2010 85,873 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 85,873 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both front seats are slightly insecure

front brake discs are very worn, further attension may be required

nearside front tyre is wearing on the egdes

slight play nearside front anti roll bar linkage

Pass 7 Jul 2009 83,691 miles

movement in steering column

n/s/f tyre worn at outer edges

n/s/r tyre wall worn

o/s/f cv boot pinholed

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush partially unbonded

stone chip in screen

weep from round power steering pipe at pump

Fail 7 Jul 2009 83,691 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

movement in steering column

n/s/f tyre worn at outer edges

n/s/r tyre wall worn

o/s/f cv boot pinholed

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush partially unbonded

stone chip in screen

weep from round power steering pipe at pump

Pass 30 Jun 2008 80,293 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 80,293 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/f suspension arm bush starting to unbond

rear silencer corroded

tyre pressures look low

Pass 10 Jul 2007 77,736 miles

Front discs inner face rusty and thin

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 77,063 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 77,063 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

o/s/f seat mechanism slightly worn

Pass 13 Feb 2006 66,454 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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W201 ROT is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W201 ROT, 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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W201 ROT is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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