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W298 LBJ

2000 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,459 mi
Last recorded160,459 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 LBJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 160,459 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 146,136 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 146,136 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 134,793 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 122,337 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 109,444 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 97,421 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 85,522 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 85,522 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 77,386 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 67,541 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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W298 LBJ is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 W298 LBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W298 LBJ?

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What year was W298 LBJ registered?

W298 LBJ is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W298 LBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W298 LBJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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