2001 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Petrol · Y157 KNM
2001 Ford Mondeo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2001. Recorded mileage 133,765 miles. MOT expired on 31 Mar 2012.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Mar 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19 Oct 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,765 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y157 KNM Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2011
- 133,765 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y157 KNM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Mondeo (Y157 KNM) between March 2006 and April 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
Y157 KNM Mileage History
- 22/03/200693,129 mi
- 22/03/200693,132 mi+3 mi
- 22/03/2007101,090 mi+7,958 mi
- 17/03/2008109,418 mi+8,328 mi
- 19/03/2008109,420 mi+2 mi
- 19/03/2008109,422 mi+2 mi
- 04/03/2009116,475 mi+7,053 mi
- 04/03/2009116,476 mi+1 mi
- 26/03/2010124,327 mi+7,851 mi
- 31/03/2010124,420 mi+93 mi
- 01/04/2011133,765 mi+9,345 mi
Average of roughly 8,084 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Mondeo Mk3 (CD132)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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