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W281 UOA

2000 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

111,874 mi
Last recorded111,874 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 UOA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 111,874 miles

Exhaust corroding.

Nearside front and offside /nearside rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Underbody corroding.

Fail 11 Jul 2016 111,874 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Exhaust corroding.

Nearside front and offside /nearside rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Underbody corroding.

Pass 6 Jul 2015 108,503 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

brake fluid excessivly old/deteriorated

nsf bumper damaged

nsr and osr lower rear sills corroded slightly

nsr and osr wheel arch corroded

rear exhaust outer casing excessivly deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2015 108,503 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

brake fluid excessivly old/deteriorated

nsf bumper damaged

nsr and osr lower rear sills corroded slightly

nsr and osr wheel arch corroded

rear exhaust outer casing excessivly deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2014 103,416 miles

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

Exhaust corroding.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front and offside and nearside rear a b s wires insurcure but not fouling suspension.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 103,416 miles

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

Exhaust corroding.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside front and offside and nearside rear a b s wires insurcure but not fouling suspension.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 99,083 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 99,083 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 93,749 miles

NSF AND OSF TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Jul 2012 93,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

NSF AND OSF TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jul 2011 86,865 miles

N.S/F Tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 79,712 miles

Both rear tyres are nine years old.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jul 2009 74,140 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 74,140 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 71,092 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 71,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 66,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 14 May 2007 66,050 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

brakes noisy

Pass 2 May 2006 58,916 miles

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

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

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

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

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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W281 UOA 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 57.9%.

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 W281 UOA, 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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W281 UOA is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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