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W398 MFT

2000 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,593 mi
Last recorded170,593 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 MFT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2015 170,593 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

general corrosion underbody

n/s/f wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

n/s/r cracks on tyre wall

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 170,593 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

general corrosion underbody

n/s/f wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

n/s/r cracks on tyre wall

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 168,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

drivers, side mirror has duct tape around it, does not obsruct vision

sidewall and tyre tread has cracks

Fail 20 Mar 2014 168,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

drivers, side mirror has duct tape around it, does not obsruct vision

sidewall and tyre tread has cracks

Pass 14 Mar 2013 135,136 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 161,356 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 157,345 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 155,018 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 155,018 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 150,746 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 150,746 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 147,436 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 144,134 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 144,134 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2006 141,708 miles

oil leak

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 MFT is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MFT, 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 MFT is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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