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W203 XEV

2000 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,336 mi
Last recorded176,336 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW203 XEV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 176,336 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 172,009 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 167,692 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 163,317 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 157,019 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 149,579 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 149,575 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2019 147,986 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 146,122 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 143,738 miles

Offside outer sill weak.

Pass 2 Mar 2016 141,493 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 138,097 miles

slight play in n/s front anti roll bar bush.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 134,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s front anti roll bar bush.

Fail 26 Feb 2014 134,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in n/s front anti roll bar bush.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 130,875 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 126,826 miles

n/s front antiroll bar link dust covers in poor condition.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 122,766 miles

front discs in poor condition.

Fail 28 Feb 2011 122,762 miles

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

front discs in poor condition.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 118,250 miles

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

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

front discs inner faces in poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2009 113,415 miles

o/s/f brake disc pitted to limits inner face

Fail 4 Mar 2009 113,403 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f brake disc pitted to limits inner face

Pass 25 Feb 2008 108,293 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 103,293 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Mar 2007 103,293 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2006 94,537 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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W203 XEV is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W203 XEV, 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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W203 XEV is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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