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P213 ERD

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

129,128 mi
Last recorded129,128 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP213 ERD
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 129,128 miles

n/s parking brake has slightly low effort

o/s/r shock has slight misting of oil

various corrosion under car

various suspention bushes slightly deteriated

Fail 22 Mar 2012 129,128 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

n/s parking brake has slightly low effort

o/s/r shock has slight misting of oil

various corrosion under car

various suspention bushes slightly deteriated

Pass 8 Apr 2011 127,444 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges and on legal limit

brake fluid low

n/s/r service brake slightly slow

o/s/r shock has slight misting of oil

parking brake lever long

various corrosion under car

wipers split

Fail 1 Apr 2011 127,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges and on legal limit

brake fluid low

n/s/r service brake slightly slow

o/s/r shock has slight misting of oil

parking brake lever long

various corrosion under car

wipers split

Pass 25 Mar 2010 123,180 miles

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

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2010 123,172 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2009 115,791 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 115,791 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2008 109,683 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 103,856 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 103,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2006 82,845 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 82,845 miles

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

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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P213 ERD is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P213 ERD, 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 P213 ERD registered?

P213 ERD is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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