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W285 GCT

2000 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

118,186 mi
Last recorded118,186 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 GCT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2020 118,186 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 117,679 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 116,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 115,028 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 112,027 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 108,678 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 105,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 102,276 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 98,649 miles

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

slight front wheel bearing play

Pass 8 Jun 2011 95,329 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 92,117 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 88,756 miles

nearside front suspension wishbone bushes getting worn

Pass 10 Jun 2008 85,495 miles

offside and nearside front brake dics getting worn

offside front wishbone rear bush getting worn

Pass 21 May 2007 81,494 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 77,226 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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W285 GCT is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 W285 GCT, 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 W285 GCT registered?

W285 GCT is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W285 GCT shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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