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W303 PNL

2000 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

142,321 mi
Last recorded142,321 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW303 PNL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 142,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside front wheel rim damaged

rear number plate deteriating

Fail 27 Jul 2011 142,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

rear number plate deteriating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2010 131,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underbody and sills slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2010 131,818 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underbody and sills slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2009 123,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 123,347 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 112,432 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 112,335 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 100,900 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 91,592 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 91,592 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres edging slightly

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 PNL is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Red 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 W303 PNL, 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 PNL registered?

W303 PNL is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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