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W291 AVE

2000 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,312 mi
Last recorded165,312 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW291 AVE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 165,312 miles

bottom ball joint covers perrishing

front and rear brakes noisey

front suspension bushes worn

low handbrake effort

n/s/f front brake pipe slight corrosion

underside rusty

water leak

Fail 7 Jun 2012 165,312 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 165,304 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 153,273 miles

both front tyres

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 18 Jun 2011 153,273 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 6 May 2010 132,693 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 110,181 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 110,159 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 90,735 miles

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

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

STRONG ADVISE drivers seat insecure but not excessiv e requires attention

Slight play in n/s/f top shock mount when car is suspended

hand brake has alot of travel

n/s/f lower arm, front and rear bush debonding but not resulting in excessive play

n/s/f wheel trim missing

o/s/f lower arm front bush debonding but not resulting in excessive play

offside longitudinal/rear metal brake pipes covered by fuel tank not allowing full inspection

rear springs corroded but complete at time of test

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 26 Jun 2008 90,735 miles

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

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

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

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

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

STRONG ADVISE drivers seat insecure but not excessiv e requires attention

Slight play in n/s/f top shock mount when car is suspended

hand brake has alot of travel

n/s/f lower arm, front and rear bush debonding but not resulting in excessive play

n/s/f wheel trim missing

o/s/f lower arm front bush debonding but not resulting in excessive play

offside longitudinal/rear metal brake pipes covered by fuel tank not allowing full inspection

rear springs corroded but complete at time of test

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 18 Jun 2007 76,768 miles

adv both front wishbone front bushes starting to split, but no play at time of test

adv corrosion to both outer sills

adv slight play in steering coloumn

strong adv slight movement in nearside front wheel assembly

very strong adv brake pipes behind petrol tank corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2006 65,226 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 65,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

adv both front wishbone front bush starting to split

adv handbrake travel high

adv rear coil springs in poor condition at bottom of springs

adv slight front brake judder

Pass 23 Jun 2005 54,445 miles

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

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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W291 AVE is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W291 AVE, 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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W291 AVE is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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