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W398 GFG

2000 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,938 mi
Last recorded126,938 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 GFG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 126,938 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 119,529 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER "D" BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 119,521 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER "D" BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 107,703 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 107,662 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 96,955 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 96,952 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush worn out (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall split and bald (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 89,237 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 82,380 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 82,380 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 76,989 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 76,989 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s mirroe glass broken

Pass 12 Jun 2012 71,662 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

fromt and rear subframes very rusty

n/s headlamp beam pattern poor

rear anti roll bar very rusty

slight corrosion o/s outer sill

steering rack noise

Fail 9 Jun 2012 71,631 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

fromt and rear subframes very rusty

rear anti roll bar very rusty

steering rack noise

Pass 3 Jun 2011 68,877 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 65,222 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 60,973 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 56,342 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 56,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 51,288 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 44,530 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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W398 GFG is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 2,544cc 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 W398 GFG, 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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W398 GFG is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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