2000 Ford Mondeo 2.5L Petrol · W353 KFC
2000 Ford Mondeo (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2000. Recorded mileage 171,111 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2015.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jul 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 Sept 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,111 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W353 KFC Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2014
- 171,111 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W353 KFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Ford Mondeo (W353 KFC) between January 2007 and July 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.
W353 KFC Mileage History
- 16/01/200768,455 mi
- 19/01/200768,491 mi+36 mi
- 07/12/200771,555 mi+3,064 mi
- 08/05/200880,235 mi+8,680 mi
- 08/05/200880,235 mi
- 29/07/200994,774 mi+14,539 mi
- 30/07/200994,775 mi+1 mi
- 16/07/2010114,343 mi+19,568 mi
- 22/07/2011134,928 mi+20,585 mi
- 06/07/2012149,349 mi+14,421 mi
- 29/07/2013161,777 mi+12,428 mi
- 29/07/201377,168 mi-84,609 mi
- 18/07/2014171,111 mi+93,943 mi
Average of roughly 13,684 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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