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W261 OBB

2000 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,499 mi
Last recorded152,499 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 OBB
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011 152,499 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 152,499 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 144,785 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 144,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 135,702 miles

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

drivers seat security

n/s cv boot security just o.k.

Fail 9 Feb 2009 135,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

drivers seat security

n/s cv boot security just o.k.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 124,728 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 124,728 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 114,192 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 105,655 miles

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 OBB is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,988cc 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 W261 OBB, 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 OBB is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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