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W398 VKJ

2000 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,954 mi
Last recorded168,954 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 VKJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 168,954 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 156,548 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)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 143,780 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 143,468 miles

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 127,845 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 111,655 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 111,655 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 97,717 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 97,707 miles

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 82,587 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 67,723 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 52,476 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 45,735 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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