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W278 XOT

2000 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,867 mi
Last recorded88,867 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 88,867 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main under fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

offside and nearside door sills slight corrosion

Fail 17 May 2017 88,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main under fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

offside and nearside door sills slight corrosion

Pass 18 May 2016 84,114 miles

Offside door sill slight corrosion

Fail 18 May 2016 84,112 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside door sill slight corrosion

Pass 22 May 2015 78,835 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 21 May 2015 78,835 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 75,055 miles

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

nearside door sill slight corrosion

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2013 69,640 miles

nearside rear bumper slight damage

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 15 May 2013 69,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

nearside rear bumper slight damage

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 22 May 2012 66,614 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre slight damage in sidewall

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 18 May 2011 64,104 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 61,134 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2009 57,457 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 54,324 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front discs worn

Fail 20 May 2008 54,324 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front discs worn

Fail 17 May 2007 51,050 miles

Covers over front and inner wings not alowing full inspection

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2007 51,050 miles

Covers over front and inner wings not alowing full inspection

Fail 24 Apr 2006 48,761 miles

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 Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 48,761 miles

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)

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 XOT is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W278 XOT, 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 XOT registered?

W278 XOT is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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