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W231 VMY

2000 Ford Windstar

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,271 mi
Last recorded94,271 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2008
Typical for 2000 Ford Windstar103,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 VMY
MakeFord
ModelWindstar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2008 94,271 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2007 58,566 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 58,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 58,563 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Jul 2006 89,824 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Windstar?

Based on 822 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
7,925
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 54
position lamp(s) not working 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 32
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W231 VMY is a 2000 Ford Windstar in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Ford Windstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 103,519 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 Windstar fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W231 VMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Windstar typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Windstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W231 VMY registered?

W231 VMY is a 2000 Ford Windstar, first registered on 10 August 2000.

Is W231 VMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W231 VMY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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