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W397 LJB

2000 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,115 mi
Last recorded115,115 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 LJB
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 115,115 miles

exhaust and body have had extensive welded repairs

slight oil leak

tyres have slight cracking in between treads

Fail 5 Sep 2018 115,061 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust and body have had extensive welded repairs

slight oil leak

tyres have slight cracking in between treads

Pass 16 Nov 2017 113,489 miles

Offside headlamp pattern poor

Oil leak ()

chassis/body/subframes and brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded and heavily repaired

Fail 2 Nov 2017 113,484 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside headlamp pattern poor

Oil leak ()

chassis/body/subframes and brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded and heavily repaired

Pass 17 Nov 2016 111,876 miles

welded repairs to exhaust/sills and chassis

cambelt cover missing

Fail 16 Nov 2016 111,876 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

cambelt cover missing

welded repairs to exhaust/sills and chassis

Pass 21 Oct 2015 110,062 miles

Drivers seat slight movement sise to side

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Rust starting to take effect. Act soon to stop it getting worse

Fail 21 Oct 2015 110,062 miles

Drivers seat slight movement sise to side

Engine oil leak

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Rust starting to take effect. Act soon to stop it getting worse

Pass 31 Oct 2014 108,099 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ac leak from pump

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2013 105,558 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 10,551 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to n/s/r jacking point area

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2013 102,486 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 16 Jan 2012

exhaust downpipe has securing bolt missing

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2012 97,070 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

exhaust downpipe has securing bolt missing

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2011 91,713 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight movement in offside front seat

Pass 13 Feb 2010 84,195 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2010 84,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 77,468 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 69,684 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 61,360 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 56,992 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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W397 LJB is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W397 LJB, 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 W397 LJB registered?

W397 LJB is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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