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W246 DGU

2000 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,148 mi
Last recorded86,148 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW246 DGU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 86,148 miles

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2018 85,367 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 83,288 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 83,288 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 83,177 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 82,223 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2014 80,710 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2014 80,699 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly and efficiency lower than nearside.

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 79,398 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2013 79,398 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2012 77,948 miles

Both rear exhaust boxes corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 75,116 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 70,264 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 60,817 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 55,596 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 50,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

large travel on hand brake

Fail 3 Aug 2007 50,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

large travel on hand brake

Pass 10 Aug 2006 43,525 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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W246 DGU is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W246 DGU, 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 W246 DGU registered?

W246 DGU is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 July 2000.

Is W246 DGU safe to buy?

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