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W303 MAU

2000 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

175,882 mi
Last recorded175,882 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW303 MAU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 175,882 miles

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

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

off side rear wheel arch correded

rear bumper broken but no sharp edges

Fail 5 Jul 2010 175,880 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

off side rear wheel arch correded

rear bumper broken but no sharp edges

Pass 7 Jul 2009 161,100 miles

engine coolant pipe corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

washer bottle leaking

Pass 19 Jun 2008 145,317 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 145,315 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2007 135,118 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 135,118 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 118,799 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 118,799 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

cut to o/s/f tyre tread not fouling on anything

fear exhaust silencer corroded not causing a major leak

front bumper cracked not leaving sharp edge

n/s/f suspension wishbone bushes worn only just not bad enough to fail

n/s/f tyre tread at 2mm tread depth

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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W303 MAU is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W303 MAU, 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 W303 MAU registered?

W303 MAU is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W303 MAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W303 MAU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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