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W285 RBL

2000 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,494 mi
Last recorded125,494 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 RBL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 125,494 miles

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis behind rear bumper corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 119,757 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 112,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to rim protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm front bush deterated slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 99,332 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 91,921 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Jun 2017 87,311 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 87,310 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s front floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s rear floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 84,235 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 84,234 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 81,135 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 81,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 May 2014 78,120 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 76,283 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 76,278 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 70,859 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 70,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 64,760 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 64,760 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 58,321 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 49,865 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 42,765 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 42,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 RBL is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W285 RBL, 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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W285 RBL is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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