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W389 SDC

2000 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

187,414 mi
Last recorded187,414 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW389 SDC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 187,414 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 187,414 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 176,721 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 176,721 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 169,390 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 169,390 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 167,135 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 167,133 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 148,997 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

coolant leak bottom hose metal feed pipe (corroded and leaking)

rear bumper cracked

Fail 13 Feb 2008 148,997 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

coolant leak bottom hose metal feed pipe (corroded and leaking)

rear bumper cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2007 138,849 miles

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Fail 27 Feb 2007 138,849 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 108,507 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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W389 SDC is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W389 SDC, 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 W389 SDC registered?

W389 SDC is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 May 2000.

Is W389 SDC safe to buy?

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