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W311 KNU

2000 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

142,707 mi
Last recorded142,707 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW311 KNU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 142,707 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 142,707 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 137,270 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jun 2017 137,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure joint separated (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (8.2.2)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 131,662 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine coolant low

exhaust corroded

rear bumper repaired with tape

spare wheel well excessive corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2016 131,573 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine coolant low

exhaust corroded

spare wheel well excessive corrosion

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jun 2015 126,660 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2015 126,574 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Coolant leak

Heavy pitting & scoring on rear brake discs

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 118,980 miles

brake pipe's poorly secured

exhaust corroded and weak

nearside and offside front metal brake pipes badly corroded

nearside and offside outer sills corroded and weak

nearside and offside rear chassie corroded

nearside and offside rear lower suspension arms corroded and worn

nearside handbrake cable corroded and worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 18 Jun 2014 118,968 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

brake pipe's poorly secured

exhaust corroded and weak

front brake discs badly pitted inner side

nearside and offside front metal brake pipes badly corroded

nearside and offside outer sills corroded and weak

nearside and offside rear chassie corroded

nearside and offside rear lower suspension arms corroded and worn

nearside handbrake cable corroded and worn

offside front coil spring corroded

rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Jun 2013 110,217 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both outer sills showing signs of corosion at rear

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system badly corroded

spare wheel well badly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 101,875 miles

advise strong water leak requires attention

exhaust outer detiorated

nearside and offside outer sills corroded and getting weak

Fail 14 Jun 2012 101,665 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

advise strong water leak requires attention

exhaust outer detiorated

nearside and offside outer sills corroded and getting weak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 90,127 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 90,127 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 78,263 miles

advise strong longitudinal metal brake pipe badlu corroded behind fuel tank (hard to see) recommend replacement

advise strong rear tyres out of shape and close to limit

metal water pipe leaking by subframe

Fail 14 Jun 2010 78,263 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

advise strong longitudinal metal brake pipe badlu corroded behind fuel tank (hard to see) recommend replacement

advise strong rear tyres out of shape and close to limit

front brake discs worn

metal water pipe leaking by subframe

rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 Jun 2009 67,615 miles

advise strong front number plate badly detiorated

advise strong longitudinal metal brake pipes corroded behind fuel tank

exhaust hangers badly corroded

front and rear brake discs worn

front brake imbalance 11%

water leak

Fail 18 Jun 2009 67,615 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise strong front number plate badly detiorated

advise strong longitudinal metal brake pipes corroded behind fuel tank

exhaust hangers badly corroded

front and rear brake discs worn

front brake imbalance 11%

water leak

Pass 17 Jun 2008 56,367 miles

advise strong longitudinal metal brake pipe badly corroded behibd fuel tank requires attention

bad oil leak requires attention

front brake imbalance 11%

rear brake discs worn

rear number plate badly detiorated

Pass 29 Jun 2007 50,237 miles

adv offside front wishbone front bush perished

strong adv offside front anti roll bar drop link has slight movement

Pass 29 Jun 2006 43,714 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 43,359 miles

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

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

offside front coil spring snapped

offside front wishbone bush's perrished

offside longitudinal metal brake pipe corroded by fuel tank

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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W311 KNU is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 W311 KNU, 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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W311 KNU is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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