MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,954 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?
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W398 VKJ is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 VKJ, 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 W398 VKJ registered?
W398 VKJ is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 29 March 2000.
Is W398 VKJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for W398 VKJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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