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W262 VKJ

2000 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,293 mi
Last recorded116,293 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW262 VKJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 116,293 miles

nsr brake binding slightly

Fail 28 May 2014 113,365 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 113,365 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 106,937 miles

front discs wearing

Fail 13 May 2013 106,935 miles

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

front discs wearing

Pass 28 May 2012 101,978 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 101,978 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 95,349 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 95,342 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2010 89,828 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 89,728 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2009 82,302 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 82,302 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2008 73,996 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 73,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2007 64,565 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 57,395 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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W262 VKJ is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W262 VKJ, 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 W262 VKJ registered?

W262 VKJ is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W262 VKJ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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