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P116 UWS

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,123 mi
Last recorded141,123 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 UWS
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2010 141,123 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 136,558 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 136,558 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf drop link minor wear

Pass 3 Dec 2008 131,231 miles

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

Front n/s lower wishbone front bush starting to show signs of perrishment

Handbrake nearing reserve travel

When handbrake is applied and released its rubbing on the heatshield

Fail 28 Nov 2008 131,320 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Front lower wishbone front bush showing signs of perrishment

Handbrake nearing reserve travel

When handbrake is applied and released its rubbing on the heatshield

Pass 6 Nov 2007 126,242 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 123,112 miles

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES HAVE SIDEWARDS MOVEMENT.

Pass 19 Nov 2005 118,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front brake flexi hose slightly twisted

rear anti-roll bar link joint bush's de-bonding

slight interaction on rear lights

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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P116 UWS is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P116 UWS, 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 P116 UWS registered?

P116 UWS is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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