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P208 WDW

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,525 mi
Last recorded121,525 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 WDW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 121,525 miles

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

slight travel in handbrake lever

Pass 13 May 2008 113,111 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 13 May 2008 113,111 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2007 100,664 miles

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

front brake discs lipped and discoloured

offside rear tyre wearing to edge

rear lap belt shows intermittant fault

Pass 19 May 2006 91,555 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 16 May 2006 91,550 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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P208 WDW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P208 WDW, 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 P208 WDW registered?

P208 WDW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P208 WDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P208 WDW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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