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W297 VKE

2000 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,450 mi
Last recorded124,450 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 VKE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 124,450 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 shockers getting weak.

brake pipes around fuel tank corroding needs cleaning and oil spraying.

damage to front o/side bumper

exhaust system corroding badly but not blowing.

o/side rear wheel arch corroding.

oil leak from auto gear box oil pan corroded.

under body corroding needs good oil spray

Fail 19 Jun 2014 124,449 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

brake pipes around fuel tank corroding needs cleaning and oil spraying.

damage to front o/side bumper

exhaust system corroding badly but not blowing.

o/side rear wheel arch corroding.

oil leak from auto gear box oil pan corroded.

under body corroding needs good oil spray

Pass 4 Apr 2013 123,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center rear view mirror missing

exhaust rear box corroded

front brakes corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

long travel on handbrake

nearside tyre perished and cracked no cords visable

rear brakes corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2013 123,666 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center rear view mirror missing

exhaust rear box corroded

front brakes corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

long travel on handbrake

nearside tyre perished and cracked no cords visable

rear brakes corroded

rear suspension components corroded

underside of vehical corroded recommend oil spray

Pass 5 Oct 2011 122,433 miles

both rear tyres starting to split in tread

exhaust system corrodin g badly not blowing as yet

Fail 4 Oct 2011 122,433 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres starting to split in tread

exhaust system corrodin g badly not blowing as yet

under body corroding needs good oil spray

Pass 30 Sep 2010 121,646 miles

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

both front tyres wearing

under body corroiding

Fail 28 Sep 2010 121,646 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres wearing

oil leak from sump pan (corroided)

under body corroiding

Pass 15 Sep 2009 119,641 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 119,639 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Undercarriege needs oil spray

Pass 23 May 2008 115,281 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate starting to seperate

Fail 22 May 2008 115,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate starting to seperate

gearbox pipe leaking oil excessivly

Pass 18 Apr 2007 113,588 miles

recomend oil spray underside of vehical starting to corrode

Fail 18 Apr 2007 113,588 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

recomend oil spray underside of vehical starting to corrode

Pass 4 Apr 2006 112,671 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2006 112,671 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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W297 VKE is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W297 VKE, 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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W297 VKE is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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