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W359 KFC

2000 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,283 mi
Last recorded136,283 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW359 KFC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 136,283 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 136,283 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 132,762 miles

nearside front bottom arm bushes weak

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2012 132,760 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

nearside front bottom arm bushes weak

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2011 125,105 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2010 116,564 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside rear tyre slight perishing

Fail 1 Mar 2010 116,509 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside rear tyre slight perishing

Pass 11 Mar 2009 111,950 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres perishing

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 8 Feb 2008 104,610 miles

both rear brake discs worn

Fail 8 Feb 2008 104,608 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Oct 2006 92,569 miles

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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W359 KFC is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W359 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 W359 KFC registered?

W359 KFC is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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