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P121 WSU

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,830 mi
Last recorded98,830 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 WSU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 98,830 miles

boot floor badly corrded outwith prescribed areas

o/s/r wheel corroded to limit

Fail 28 Feb 2009 98,830 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

boot floor badly corrded outwith prescribed areas

o/s/r wheel corroded to limit

Pass 18 Mar 2008 98,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

boot floor corroded outwith prescribed area

both outer sills corroded to limit at various areas

wishbone bushes split

Fail 13 Mar 2008 98,813 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

boot floor corroded outwith prescribed area

both outer sills corroded to limit at various areas

wishbone bushes split

Pass 2 Mar 2007 93,494 miles

both outer sills corroded

o/s wishbone bush split

Fail 2 Mar 2007 93,494 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both outer sills corroded near limit

o/s wishbone bush split

Pass 16 Mar 2006 87,744 miles

both outer sills becoming corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2006 87,560 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both outer sills becoming corroded

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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P121 WSU 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 50%.

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 P121 WSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P121 WSU registered?

P121 WSU is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 March 1997.

Is P121 WSU safe to buy?

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