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W401 AAR

2000 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

127,423 mi
Last recorded127,423 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW401 AAR
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2014 127,423 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

a/c pump or pipe leaking

bad engine oil leak

engine has missfire

exhaust backbox has deteriorted but not blowing

exhaust cat has broken up inside

n/s/f-o/s/f wipers poor cleaning

n/s/r exhaust hanger is broken system sill supported

n/s/r-o/s/r suspension mounts corroded but not weakend

n/s/s brake hose not secure

Pass 14 Mar 2013 115,017 miles

Centre Rear 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2013 115,017 miles

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

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

Centre Rear 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2012 105,835 miles

offside rear outer position light not working

some corrosion to rear brake discs

some deterioration to rear exhaust silencer

Fail 16 Mar 2012 105,835 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear outer position light not working

some corrosion to rear brake discs

some deterioration to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 16 Feb 2011 98,684 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2011 98,684 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 91,141 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 87,769 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 87,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

adv exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2008 81,534 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 75,348 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 75,348 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

adv:both wiper blades small split.

Pass 10 May 2006 66,200 miles

as previous test. cert.no. 244400336473

Fail 10 May 2006 66,200 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2005 61,907 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 61,907 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play on offside steering rack

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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W401 AAR is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W401 AAR, 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 W401 AAR registered?

W401 AAR is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is W401 AAR safe to buy?

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