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W256 XFC

2000 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

162,003 mi
Last recorded162,003 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2017 162,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both blue (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both painted (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion and damage and repairs to sills

corrosion and damage and repiras to floor pan sills/chassis legs/boot floor

corrosion to rear wheel arches

damage to bumpers

non standard front and rear lights fitted

side skirts fitted

slight play in steering arms

Pass 6 Jul 2016 153,756 miles

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

Offside Front seat slightly loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all ind. have a red ting

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

front and rear tyre sizes are diffrent

general corrosion to floor pan/inner sills/chassis legs/boot floor

hand brake efficiency low

handbrake warning light inop.

outer sills now covered

rear sub frame corroded

service brake efficiency low

stone chips in windscreen

water damage to rear no.plate

wet weather condtions

Fail 29 Jun 2016 153,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour v6 light (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside parking brake effort low

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

Offside Front seat slightly loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all ind. have a red ting

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

front and rear tyre sizes are diffrent

general corrosion to floor pan/inner sills/chassis legs/boot floor

handbrake warning light inop.

rear sub frame corroded

stone chips in windscreen

water damage to rear no.plate

wet weather condtions

Fail 4 May 2016 153,663 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underside of vehicle has been undersealed heavily in areas, but not holes find in those areas

Pass 5 May 2015 150,508 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 150,508 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 143,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 143,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 138,574 miles

tyre sizes different front to rear 225/45/17 front 215/45/17 rear

Fail 28 Jan 2013 138,574 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

nearside rear.front subframe bush has slight play

offside rear.front subframe bush has slight play

tyre sizes different front to rear 225/45/17 front 215/45/17 rear

Pass 7 Feb 2012 130,417 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 130,416 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 117,303 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 117,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 109,071 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 106,784 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 106,185 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 106,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 87,596 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 77,425 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 77,425 miles

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

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 XFC is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 XFC, 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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W256 XFC is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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