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W281 XPU

2000 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,793 mi
Last recorded123,793 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 XPU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 123,793 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 123,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 122,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 119,091 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 119,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 112,841 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2017 104,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front lower suspension arm bushes split and worn

front brake pads and discs worn thin and corroded on inner friction faces

Pass 11 Jul 2016 97,815 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust, rear coil springs and all brake discs

Fail 11 Jul 2016 97,815 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight corrosion on exhaust, rear coil springs and all brake discs

Pass 7 Jul 2015 93,394 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 87,647 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 18 Jul 2014 87,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2013 78,689 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 63,967 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 55,832 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 50,966 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 50,966 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 43,691 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 37,995 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 33,605 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 29,131 miles

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 XPU is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 W281 XPU, 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 W281 XPU registered?

W281 XPU is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is W281 XPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W281 XPU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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