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W261 UPU

2000 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,983 mi
Last recorded124,983 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 UPU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2011 124,983 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 124,983 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 119,354 miles

interior mirror missing

Fail 19 Mar 2009 116,898 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 116,898 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 103,625 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 103,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 90,286 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 90,285 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 UPU is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UPU, 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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What year was W261 UPU registered?

W261 UPU is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 July 2000.

Is W261 UPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W261 UPU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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