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W291 MBJ

2000 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

113,952 mi
Last recorded113,952 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW291 MBJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2012 113,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

boot floor rusted

front brakes uneven

rust on chassis +floors +inner wings +under body rust

rust on n/s/f brake pipe

rust on steering pipes

Pass 30 Sep 2011 109,884 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rust on sills +floors +inner wings +under body

Fail 30 Sep 2011 109,884 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rust on sills +floors +inner wings +under body

Pass 6 Oct 2010 105,152 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 100,414 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 100,387 miles

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

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

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

rust on o/s outer sill +rear inner wings

Pass 9 Sep 2008 94,682 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 94,645 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

brake fluid in reservoir down

Pass 29 Aug 2007 88,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both front brake discs are worn inner faces

both front brake discs show some distortion

front screen shows numerous stone chips

rear exhaust box rusty/peeling

Fail 22 Aug 2007 88,531 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both front brake discs are worn/scaled on inner faces

both front brake discs show some distortion during RBT

front nearside lower suspension arm both support bushes are cracking

numerous stone chips to front screen

rear exhaust box very rusty/peeling

Fail 18 Aug 2006 82,987 miles

3 stone chips in front screen Zone 'A' offside. All within 10mm limit

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

front offside lower suspension arm front & rear bushes are cracking & seperating respectively

front offside metal brake pipe starting to rust

rear centre seat belt inertia mechanism jammed

Pass 18 Aug 2006 82,987 miles

3 stone chips in front screen Zone 'A' offside. All within 10mm limit

front offside lower suspension arm front & rear bushes are cracking & seperating respectively

front offside metal brake pipe starting to rust

rear centre seat belt inertia mechanism jammed

Pass 20 Aug 2005 77,674 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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W291 MBJ is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol 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 W291 MBJ, 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 W291 MBJ registered?

W291 MBJ is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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