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W238 SBO

2000 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,980 mi
Last recorded108,980 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 SBO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2018 108,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear bumper damaged

Offside Rear tyre perished on side wall

Front bumper damaged

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has small cut on outer side wall but not to the cords

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 100,221 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts on inner edge but no cords showing

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished on side walls

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2016 95,739 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 92,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both rear tyre perrished on side walls

Fail 15 Apr 2015 92,198 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both rear tyre perrished on side walls

Pass 12 Aug 2013 73,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres your on inner edges

Pass 10 Aug 2012 61,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 52,319 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 50,466 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 50,466 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 48,459 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 45,866 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 43,039 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 43,039 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 40,799 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2006 40,799 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside 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 SBO is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SBO, 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 W238 SBO registered?

W238 SBO is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W238 SBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W238 SBO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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