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W253 OLF

2000 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,867 mi
Last recorded84,867 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 OLF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 84,867 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 83,098 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 79,009 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 3 May 2012 75,135 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on edges

Pass 25 May 2011 70,483 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 65,822 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 61,255 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Fail 19 May 2009 61,255 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2008 55,209 miles

Nearside front tyre is on limit on outside edge

Pass 31 May 2007 48,840 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 41,185 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 33,580 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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W253 OLF is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 W253 OLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W253 OLF registered?

W253 OLF is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 20 June 2000.

Is W253 OLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W253 OLF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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