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W204 PBU

2000 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

181,139 mi
Last recorded181,139 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW204 PBU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2011 181,139 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Airbag lamp is lit.

Headlamp switch loose.

OSR wheelarch corroded also around fuel cap.

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2010 169,993 miles

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

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

front numberplate deteriorating

slight wear in n/s inner rack joint

Fail 11 May 2010 169,991 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

front numberplate deteriorating

slight wear in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 12 Oct 2007 154,097 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 154,096 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 141,102 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 141,102 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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W204 PBU is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 W204 PBU, 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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W204 PBU is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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