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W38 SMJ

2000 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,548 mi
Last recorded76,548 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 SMJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 76,548 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 66,065 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 60,890 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 60,890 miles

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

drivers seat has movement in runner but does appear to be secure

front and rear number plates showing first signs of delamernating

o/s/r shock absorber has a slight weep of oil

Pass 5 Jun 2009 56,711 miles

N/S/R Tyre is cracking around side wall

Fail 5 Jun 2009 56,711 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

N/S/R Tyre is cracking around side wall

Pass 4 Jun 2008 49,123 miles

N/S/F anti roll bar link ,top dust cover insecure.

N/S/R Tyre N/S/R Tyre starting to perish.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 39,998 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 32,515 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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W38 SMJ is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 W38 SMJ, 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 W38 SMJ registered?

W38 SMJ is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W38 SMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W38 SMJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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