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W266 UBY

2000 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,825 mi
Last recorded133,825 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW266 UBY
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2014 133,825 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

fuel tank obscuring metal brake pipes unable to carry out full inspection

light output slightly reduced on both headlamps

rear silencer deteriorated

vehicle underside covered in heavy wet mud obscuring testable items

Pass 27 Mar 2013 125,917 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2012 118,430 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

corrosion to parts of exhaust system

rear wiper blade split

slight corrosion to floor

Fail 27 Mar 2012 118,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion to parts of exhaust system

rear wiper blade split

slight corrosion to floor

Pass 28 Feb 2011 74,538 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust box

Fail 24 Feb 2011 101,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 24 Mar 2010 86,056 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 78,612 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 68,796 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 68,796 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 49,497 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 494,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 43,276 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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W266 UBY is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W266 UBY, 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 W266 UBY registered?

W266 UBY is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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