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W243 XFC

2000 Ford Mondeo

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,266 mi
Last recorded163,266 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 XFC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 163,266 miles

1. Head lamp beam patterns poor. 2. Offside front wiper blade starting to split. 3. Offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode.

4. Nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode. 5. Slight damage to front windscreen. 6. Hand brake travel on limit.

Fail 10 Feb 2017 163,031 miles

Emissions not tested Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaks (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

1. Head lamp beam patterns poor. 2. Offside front wiper blade starting to split. 3. Offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode.

4. Nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode. 5. Slight damage to front windscreen. 6. Hand brake travel on limit.

Pass 25 Feb 2016 148,544 miles

1. Both outer sills becoming corroded.

2. Offside front inner wish bone mounting bush becoming perished.

Fail 12 Feb 2016 148,210 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

1. Both outer sills becoming corroded.

2. Offside front inner wish bone mounting bush becoming perished.

Pass 12 Feb 2015 131,255 miles

1. Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges. 2. Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 1 Mar 2014 112,249 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 112,039 miles

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

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

Offside front anti roll bar drop link dust cover becoming perished.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 94,565 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 91,046 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Apr 2011 85,715 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r outer side light inop

Pass 27 May 2010 80,398 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers seat base slight play

Pass 3 Mar 2009 70,592 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 62,803 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 62,803 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre has screw in shoulder

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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W243 XFC is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W243 XFC, 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 W243 XFC registered?

W243 XFC is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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