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W238 RTO

2000 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,566 mi
Last recorded128,566 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 RTO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 128,566 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 105,953 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 102,297 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 102,206 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 97,979 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 92,845 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 87,309 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 104,020 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2006 104,020 miles

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

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

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

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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W238 RTO is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W238 RTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W238 RTO registered?

W238 RTO is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 21 June 2000.

Is W238 RTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W238 RTO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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