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W253 PPA

2000 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,912 mi
Last recorded161,912 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 PPA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 161,912 miles

N/S/R TYRE HAS UNEVEN TRAD ON INNER PART OF TYRE AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

REAR EXHAUST BOX IS CORRODEING BUT NOT BLOWING AT TIME OF TEST

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON N/S AND O/S OUTER SILLS BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 6 Jun 2014 161,912 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

N/S/R TYRE HAS UNEVEN TRAD ON INNER PART OF TYRE AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

REAR EXHAUST BOX IS CORRODEING BUT NOT BLOWING AT TIME OF TEST

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON N/S AND O/S OUTER SILLS BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 16 May 2013 148,416 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 May 2013 148,328 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2012 130,946 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 130,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 121,778 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 121,759 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 111,486 miles

n/s/r tyre on the legal limit

o/s/r tyre on the legal limit

Pass 23 May 2009 103,042 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 92,056 miles

o/s/f tyre bold inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2007 76,853 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 76,685 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 63,528 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 60,735 miles

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

has small nic in nearside outer wall

Fail 4 Nov 2005 60,735 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer wall has small nic

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 PPA is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PPA, 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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W253 PPA is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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