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W398 LMR

2000 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

141,061 mi
Last recorded141,061 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 LMR
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 141,061 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 141,007 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 140,684 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 140,643 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 140,306 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 140,133 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 140,095 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 139,884 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 139,367 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 138,974 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 138,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 138,617 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 137,940 miles

n/s rear tyre edge worn

Pass 18 Mar 2014 136,840 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 136,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2012 135,934 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 135,711 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake inbalance 25%

Pass 15 Feb 2010 133,083 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)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 121,675 miles

knocking in steering rack

Fail 5 Jun 2009 121,675 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

knocking in steering rack

Fail 12 May 2009 121,651 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 104,586 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 93,593 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 93,593 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 82,226 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 LMR is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LMR, 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 LMR is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 18 April 2000.

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