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W288 RDW

2000 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

173,921 mi
Last recorded173,921 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW288 RDW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 173,921 miles

n/s/r tyre is feathered slightly

o/s/f inner edge tyre low.

Fail 12 Mar 2013 173,921 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre is feathered slightly

o/s/f inner edge tyre low.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 166,774 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges approx 2mm

o/s/r tyre approx 2mm /n/s/r tyre approx 2mm and flat spots.

Fail 6 Mar 2012 166,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges approx 2mm

o/s/r tyre approx 2mm /n/s/r tyre approx 2mm and flat spots.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 158,891 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 158,891 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 150,642 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 144,376 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 144,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre worn and badly perrished. 195/60 R15 88V

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2007 132,123 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 132,123 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 124,135 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

brake fluid slightly low

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Aug 2006 124,135 miles

brake fluid slightly low

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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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W288 RDW is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W288 RDW, 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 W288 RDW registered?

W288 RDW is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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