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P113 UWP

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,555 mi
Last recorded72,555 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 UWP
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 72,555 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 72,553 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 68,699 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 68,695 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 64,821 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 61,307 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 61,307 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 58,276 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 58,267 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2010 55,136 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 50,874 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 50,871 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 47,134 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 47,132 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 43,582 miles

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

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

front nearside tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 11 Apr 2006 39,992 miles

o/s/r seatbelt buckle missing

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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P113 UWP is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P113 UWP, 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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P113 UWP is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 11 February 1997.

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