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W256 SDP

2000 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,631 mi
Last recorded129,631 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 SDP
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 129,631 miles

2x front to rear brake pipes corroded

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre on limit

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/f tyre outer sidwall perished

outer sills corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2012 129,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2x front to rear brake pipes corroded

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre on limit

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/f tyre outer sidwall perished

outer sills corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2011 126,682 miles

boot floor corroded

brake pipes over fuel tank corroded

exhaust started to corrode

n/s/f tyre tread depth 2mm

rear brake discs corroded

rear inner wheel arches corroded

wear in steering rack

Fail 4 Oct 2011 126,682 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

boot floor corroded

brake pipes over fuel tank corroded

exhaust started to corrode

n/s/f tyre tread depth 2mm

rear brake discs corroded

rear inner wheel arches corroded

wear in steering rack

Pass 11 Oct 2010 121,799 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 121,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

boot lid stay inop

inner cv boot split

wiper blades split

Pass 27 May 2008 114,126 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 114,126 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2007 104,051 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2006 98,959 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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W256 SDP is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W256 SDP, 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 W256 SDP registered?

W256 SDP is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W256 SDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W256 SDP shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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