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W297 XHR

2000 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,384 mi
Last recorded140,384 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 XHR
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 140,384 miles

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

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

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

front and rear bumpers damaged

surface rust to underbody

temp repair carried out on drivers seat

Fail 27 Jan 2016 140,384 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

front and rear bumpers damaged

surface rust to underbody

Pass 31 Jan 2015 135,098 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 135,098 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 120,707 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 120,707 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 108,268 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 100,313 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 100,112 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 81,527 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 81,527 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 83,466 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 80,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jun 2009 80,082 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2008 72,954 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 72,954 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 66,065 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 63,857 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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W297 XHR is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XHR, 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 XHR is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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