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W338 GSO

2000 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

121,204 mi
Last recorded121,204 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW338 GSO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 121,204 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 121,170 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 115,783 miles

front to rear brake pipes routed differently but secure

nearside rear suspension mounting area damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2009 115,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear suspension mounting area damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2008 103,683 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 103,659 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

all rear brake pipes covered with underseal

Fail 15 Jun 2007 102,070 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 75,170 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 75,170 miles

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

brake pipes covered with underseal

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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W338 GSO is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 W338 GSO, 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 W338 GSO registered?

W338 GSO is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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