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W261 SEG

2000 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,132 mi
Last recorded127,132 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 SEG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2010 127,132 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 127,132 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 106,768 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake requires attention

Fail 31 Jan 2009 106,768 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake requires attention

Pass 2 Feb 2008 87,440 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 87,129 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn badly on edges

hand brake requires adjustment

nearside rear stablizer bar bent

Pass 15 Feb 2007 68,236 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 68,236 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 46,465 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 46,465 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 SEG is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SEG, 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 W261 SEG registered?

W261 SEG is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W261 SEG safe to buy?

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