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W348 KFC

2000 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

142,296 mi
Last recorded142,296 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW348 KFC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 142,296 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 142,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 135,867 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel filter rusted

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Water leak on steel pipe from bottem hose too heater matrix

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 135,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel filter rusted

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Water leak on steel pipe from bottem hose too heater matrix

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 127,697 miles

Front brake pads and discs worn.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear outer sill is corroded,not YET to excess.

Fail 16 Aug 2011 127,697 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear outer sill is corroded,not YET to excess.

Fail 4 Aug 2010 117,503 miles

1/ front anti- roll bar 'D' bushes worn 2/ nail in n/s/f tyre.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 117,503 miles

1/ front anti- roll bar 'D' bushes worn 2/ nail in n/s/f tyre.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 109,784 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 109,784 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 103,022 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 103,022 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 94,925 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 94,925 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 80,670 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 67,649 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 67,649 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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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W348 KFC is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 W348 KFC, 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 W348 KFC registered?

W348 KFC is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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