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W279 SDW

2000 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,859 mi
Last recorded89,859 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 SDW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 89,859 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 84,427 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 79,359 miles

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

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2013 79,323 miles

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

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

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2012 73,416 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 73,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 67,410 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 67,396 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 62,812 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 62,812 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

bearing noise from area of water pump/auxillary belt

Pass 31 Dec 2008 60,270 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 55,034 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 46,829 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 43,524 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 43,524 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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W279 SDW is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W279 SDW, 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 W279 SDW registered?

W279 SDW is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W279 SDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W279 SDW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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