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W253 UOT

2000 Ford Mondeo

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,163 mi
Last recorded221,163 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 UOT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 221,163 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges, recommend replacement

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on rear anti-roll bar

corrosion on rear coil springs and shock absorbers

freeplay in nearside of steering rack

front anti-roll bar links well worn

front bumper damaged

heavey corrosion and damage to both sides sill areas

Fail 29 Mar 2011 221,159 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

both front tyres bald on inner edges, recommend replacement

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on rear anti-roll bar

corrosion on rear coil springs and shock absorbers

freeplay in nearside of steering rack

front anti-roll bar links well worn

front bumper damaged

heavey corrosion and damage to both sides sill areas

Pass 29 Mar 2010 205,425 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 191,259 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 191,259 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush unbonding

nearside outer sill rusty

offside front lower suspension arm bush spliting

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 28 Mar 2008 182,297 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 168,875 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 168,875 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

slight binding to n/s/r brake

Pass 30 Mar 2006 153,013 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on rear anti roll bar

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 UOT is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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