MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,959 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
O/S/F TYRE PERISHING
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
O/S/F TYRE PERISHING
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both front anti roll bar drop links have slight play in ball joints
brake imbalence on front brakes (just meets pass standard)
damp around power steering pump
exhaust corroding in places
front brake discs worn and corroding
o/s outer sill is corroding in places
o/s/r shock absorber weaping
wipers smear slightly
both front anti roll bar drop links have slight play in ball joints
brake imbalence on front brakes (just meets pass standard)
damp around power steering pump
exhaust corroding in places
front brake discs worn and corroding
o/s outer sill is corroding in places
o/s/r shock absorber weaping
wipers smear slightly
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside and nearside rear tyres showing signs of cracking and going out of shape around tread and walls.. 195/60/15
rear brakes 16% imbalance
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?
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W278 WEV is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 WEV, 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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W278 WEV is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 March 2000.
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