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W357 VAU

2000 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,962 mi
Last recorded90,962 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW357 VAU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 90,962 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 80,930 miles

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

brake pipes presented greased

Pass 7 Jul 2015 71,181 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 62,890 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 62,890 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 53,490 miles

both wiper blades split

Pass 20 Jul 2012 46,292 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 44,795 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 44,777 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 43,526 miles

Offside rear disc - some pitting.

Fail 7 Jun 2010 43,526 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear disc - some pitting.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 43,100 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 42,472 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 41,877 miles

front and rear registration plates deteriorated

front wishbones,bushes worn

Pass 11 Apr 2006 40,994 miles

offside and nearside front wishbone bushes perrished

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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W357 VAU is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W357 VAU, 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 W357 VAU registered?

W357 VAU is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W357 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W357 VAU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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