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W261 LSS

2000 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,378 mi
Last recorded129,378 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 LSS
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 129,378 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 129,377 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 120,981 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 111,182 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 103,070 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 103,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corrodide

Pass 28 Oct 2009 92,064 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 83,013 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 83,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 71,764 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 59,942 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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W261 LSS is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W261 LSS, 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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W261 LSS is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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