MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,079 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
os door mirror tapped but secure
osr door handle outer missing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
ftont bumper damaged
offside rear outer door handle missing
nearside front wishbone front bush starting to perish
offside front wishbone bush slightly split
offside rear outter door handle missing
rear bumper split and cracked
stone chip in windscreen
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
nearside front wishbone front bush starting to perish
offside front wishbone bush slightly split
offside rear outter door handle missing
rear bumper split and cracked
stone chip in windscreen
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
os rear door handle missing
brake fluid low
front disc's and pads worn
stone chip in windscreen
FRONT DISCS AND PADS WORN
REAR PADS WORN
STONE CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN †
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
STONE CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN †FRONT DISCS AND PADS WORN †REAR PADS WORN
How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W297 YCS is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 YCS, 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 YCS is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 11 May 2000.
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