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W397 UGJ

2000 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

83,154 mi
Last recorded83,154 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 UGJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 83,154 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 81,119 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 81,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 78,067 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 77,101 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 77,101 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 75,520 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 75,520 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 73,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 73,730 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 71,999 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 63,995 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 63,995 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 56,586 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on tread edges

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads worn thin

nearside rear shock absorber leaking slightly

nearside rear tyre tread deteriorated

Fail 27 Aug 2008 56,576 miles

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

both front tyres heavily worn on tread edges

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads worn thin

nearside rear shock absorber leaking slightly

nearside rear tyre tread deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2007 48,984 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 48,984 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

both rear tyre treads slightly cracked.

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 8 Aug 2006 41,714 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 41,714 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UGJ is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W397 UGJ, 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 UGJ registered?

W397 UGJ is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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