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W226 VJW

2000 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

123,687 mi
Last recorded123,687 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW226 VJW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 123,687 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust in poor condition

slight play in ball end of steering racvk

Fail 21 May 2012 123,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake warning light on

exhaust in poor condition

slight play in ball end of steering racvk

Pass 10 May 2011 111,937 miles

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

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 10 May 2011 111,937 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 16 Mar 2010 98,924 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 98,924 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 12 Mar 2009 88,098 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 88,065 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 79,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

bumper cracked on o/s/r

Fail 23 Jan 2008 79,113 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

bumper cracked on o/s/r

Pass 29 Sep 2006 68,710 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2005 58,669 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2005 58,669 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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W226 VJW is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W226 VJW, 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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W226 VJW is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W226 VJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W226 VJW shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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