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W297 YOT

2000 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,176 mi
Last recorded98,176 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 YOT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 98,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear sill rusty

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2014 91,227 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 83,778 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 83,681 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 76,638 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 76,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 68,027 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 68,027 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 62,704 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 54,835 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 54,835 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 49,075 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 44,202 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 39,251 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 34,568 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 33,640 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 33,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake fluid low in cylinder

nearside washer jet partly blocked

offside headlamp not working on leveling switch on dash

slightly long handbrake lever travel

some oil leaks under

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 YOT is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YOT, 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 W297 YOT registered?

W297 YOT is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W297 YOT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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