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W278 SDM

2000 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,854 mi
Last recorded119,854 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 SDM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 119,854 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 119,796 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 119,621 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 118,854 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 116,837 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tow ball mounting bolts not reaching full depth of nuts

Fail 1 Jul 2011 116,806 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tow ball mounting bolts not reaching full depth of nuts

Pass 30 Jun 2010 115,089 miles

front discs severely coroded with reduced braking area

grease leak n/s/ outer drive shaft gaiter

rear silencer coroded

Pass 18 Jul 2009 110,618 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 101,833 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 94,360 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 94,360 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 83,993 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 73,189 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 73,189 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W278 SDM is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W278 SDM, 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 W278 SDM registered?

W278 SDM is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 11 May 2000.

Is W278 SDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W278 SDM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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