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P172 MWF

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,093 mi
Last recorded90,093 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 MWF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 90,093 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 89,822 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 89,281 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 89,281 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 87,540 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 87,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 85,673 miles

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

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

both front tyres innner treads are worn.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 85,673 miles

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

both front tyres innner treads are worn.

Pass 17 May 2013 82,874 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 80,565 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 78,041 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 75,428 miles

offside rear drop link slight play

Pass 28 May 2009 87,839 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 84,949 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 84,949 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 84,545 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 84,545 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 83,822 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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P172 MWF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P172 MWF, 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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P172 MWF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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