MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,412 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Corrosion in both outer body sills.
Corrosion in both rear suspension arm mountings.
Corrosion in metal brake pipes by fuel tank.
Corrosion in nearside outer sill inside door aperture.
Offside front suspension arm bushes perished and splitting.
Slight damage to offside of windscreen.
Unable to inspect outer body sills fully due to mouldings fitted.
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Corrosion in both outer body sills.
Corrosion in both rear suspension arm mountings.
Corrosion in metal brake pipes by fuel tank.
Corrosion in nearside outer sill inside door aperture.
Nearside front tyre on 2.5mm & devoid of tread on inner edge.
Offside front suspension arm bushes perished and splitting.
Offside front tyre nearly devoid of tread on inner edge.
Slight damage to offside of windscreen.
Unable to inspect outer body sills fully due to mouldings fitted.
Air bag warning lamp on
Front brake disc N/S and O/S inside edges very rusty
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Wipers poor
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Wipers poor
Air bag warning lamp on
Front brake disc N/S and O/S inside edges very rusty
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both front discs have corrosion on inside edges
Corrosion on fuel filter
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front discs have corrosion on inside edges
Corrosion on fuel filter
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Unable to inspect body sills fully due to body mouldings fitted
rear bush in N/S/F suspension arm starting to split
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?
Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
W397 XAV is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 XAV, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of W397 XAV?
You can check the full history of W397 XAV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was W397 XAV registered?
W397 XAV is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 9 March 2000.
Is W397 XAV safe to buy?
The MOT history for W397 XAV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does W397 XAV have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W397 XAV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.