MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,377 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?
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W253 GCT is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 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 W253 GCT, 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 W253 GCT registered?
W253 GCT is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 16 June 2000.
Is W253 GCT safe to buy?
The MOT history for W253 GCT shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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