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W251 RCC

2000 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

191,421 mi
Last recorded191,421 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 RCC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2013 191,421 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 174,809 miles

Brake fluid low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust box rusty and heat shield broken

o/s rear outer side light inop

Fail 24 Jul 2012 174,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake fluid low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust box rusty and heat shield broken

o/s rear outer side light inop

Pass 18 Jul 2011 161,401 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 150,505 miles

air bag lamp on

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 24 Jul 2009 142,547 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 142,547 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 125,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust cover adrift at rear

Fail 2 Jul 2008 125,507 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust cover adrift at rear

Pass 2 Jul 2007 103,200 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 88,758 miles

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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W251 RCC is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W251 RCC, 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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W251 RCC is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 16 May 2000.

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