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W231 PDL

2000 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

201,117 mi
Last recorded201,117 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 PDL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 201,117 miles

aims faded

front bumper damaged & tapped

front tyres low & all slightly perished

oil leaks

rear inner arches corroding

rust, corrosion & welded patches all over

Pass 20 Jun 2019 193,317 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some (1.1.11 (c))

rust & welded patches in various places covered in heavy underseal

Pass 12 Jul 2018 185,770 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front bumper tapped up!!

rust & corrosion in various places

Fail 12 Jul 2018 185,770 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front bumper tapped up!!

rust & corrosion in various places

Pass 15 Jul 2017 177,741 miles

rust & corrosion in various places

slight noise on steering rack & front suspension

small oil leaks

Fail 14 Jul 2017 177,741 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rust & corrosion in various places

slight noise on steering rack & front suspension

small oil leaks

Pass 15 Jul 2016 170,999 miles

chips on screen

rust patches

small oil leaks

Fail 15 Jul 2016 170,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

chips on screen

rust patches

slight run out on front brakes

small oil leaks

Pass 22 Jul 2015 165,296 miles

chips on screen

exhaust corroded

front bumper tapped up

outer sills corroding

Fail 20 Jul 2015 165,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

chips on screen

exhaust corroded

front bumper tapped up

front tyres on limits & worn on inner edges

outer sills corroding

water level very low, leaks??

Pass 15 Jul 2014 155,042 miles

drivers seat slightly insecure

rust patches

Pass 17 Jul 2013 140,540 miles

chips on screen

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear tyres slightly feathered

rust patches

Fail 17 Jul 2013 140,540 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

chips on screen

front indicator bulbs fading

handbrake slightly loose

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear tyres slightly feathered

rust patches

Pass 17 Jul 2012 124,980 miles

chips on screen

power steering pump damp

rust patches

slight run out on fromt brakes

Pass 12 Jul 2011 109,808 miles

front & rear number plates deteriorating

rust patches

slight noise & play in rack & antiroll bar 'D' bushes

Fail 12 Jul 2011 109,808 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front & rear number plates deteriorating

front tyres worn on edges & close to limits

rust patches

slight noise & play in rack & antiroll bar 'D' bushes

Pass 8 Jul 2010 96,094 miles

both number plates starting to disfiqure slightly

both wipers split

power steering pump damp

slight movement front anti roll bar "D" bushes

Pass 20 Jul 2009 82,841 miles

drivers seat slightly loose

Fail 20 Jul 2009 82,841 miles

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

drivers seat slightly loose

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 9 Jul 2008 67,446 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 52,052 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 40,128 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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W231 PDL is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W231 PDL, 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 W231 PDL registered?

W231 PDL is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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