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W298 LGM

2000 Ford Mondeo

Gold Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,075 mi
Last recorded134,075 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 LGM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2010 134,075 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 132,819 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 132,819 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 132,819 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 125,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 121,974 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 110,547 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 LGM is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Gold with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LGM, 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 W298 LGM registered?

W298 LGM is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is W298 LGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W298 LGM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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