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H13 DEW

1997 Ford Mondeo

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,122 mi
Last recorded90,122 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 DEW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 90,122 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 80,053 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear outer sills corroding

wiper motor does not park in correct position

Pass 23 Apr 2018 73,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear anti roll bar link upper bushes worn and have movement

both rear outer sills corroded but withstand finger and thumb pressure

exhaust centre rubber broken

front wiper blades streaking

steering lock not working

Pass 21 Apr 2017 67,797 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 67,797 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 60,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 59,485 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 58,871 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 57,958 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 56,793 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 55,482 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 53,944 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 53,944 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 52,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/rear handbrake effort low??

Fail 11 Mar 2009 52,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/rear handbrake effort low??

Pass 12 Mar 2008 50,768 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 30 Mar 2007 48,332 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 48,272 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 44,511 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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H13 DEW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1997 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 106,251 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 H13 DEW, 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 29 years old, this Ford Mondeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H13 DEW registered?

H13 DEW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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