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W228 SFP

2000 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

165,226 mi
Last recorded165,226 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 SFP
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 165,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

all road springs corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

rear bumper has accident damage

spare wheel well corroded

various corrosion to underbody

Fail 11 Mar 2015 164,937 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

all road springs corroded

rear bumper has accident damage

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 159,394 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

all road springs corroded

corrotion around fuel filler cap

offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

rear bumper has accident damage

various corrosion to underbody

Fail 10 Mar 2014 159,394 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

all road springs corroded

corrotion around fuel filler cap

offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

rear bumper has accident damage

various corrosion to underbody

Pass 28 Mar 2013 152,374 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

ns and osr tyre edges worn

ns front to rear brake pipe corroded

nsf lower arm bushes splitting

nsr brake pipe corroded

numerous amounts of superficial corrosion on vehicle underbody

osr anti roll bar link slightly insecure

rear bumper damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2013 152,108 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

ns and osr tyre edges worn

ns front to rear brake pipe corroded

nsf lower arm bushes splitting

nsr brake pipe corroded

numerous amounts of superficial corrosion on vehicle underbody

osr anti roll bar link slightly insecure

rear bumper damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2012 143,122 miles

N/S/R OUTER SILL IS CORRODED

Fail 7 Mar 2012 143,101 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R OUTER SILL IS CORRODED

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 133,915 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

floor to chassis seems are corroded

oil leaks

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 2 Mar 2011 133,847 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 129,062 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN LOW

HIGH IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES 22% LIMIT IS 25%

N/S/ MIRROR MOUNT SLIGHT DAMAGE

OUTER SILLS ARE CORRODED

POWER STEERING PUMP IS DAMP

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

THE FLOOR TO CHASSIS SEEMS ARE CORRODED

Pass 9 Jun 2009 122,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 122,128 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 106,542 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 95,788 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 95,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 82,526 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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W228 SFP is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W228 SFP, 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 W228 SFP registered?

W228 SFP is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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