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W229 RBL

2000 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,096 mi
Last recorded143,096 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 RBL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2013 143,096 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2013 143,096 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2012 141,067 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 141,067 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 119,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 119,812 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 103,887 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 103,887 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 90,233 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 78,635 miles

emissions fluctuating.

Fail 24 Oct 2007 65,624 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 65,624 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 52,476 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 48,617 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 48,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

catalitic convertor broken internaly

front brake pads getting low

n.s.r tyre low on tread 2mm

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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W229 RBL is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W229 RBL, 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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W229 RBL is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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