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P213 KSN

1997 Ford Mondeo

Maroon Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,824 mi
Last recorded114,824 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP213 KSN
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 114,824 miles

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

nsr tyre perished and cracking

Fail 12 Jun 2012 114,824 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nsr tyre perished and cracking

Pass 9 Jun 2011 91,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres unevenly worn and poor condition

brake fluid low

near side front tyre unevenly worn

part worn tyre fitted

rear bumper damaged

slight play in steering

Fail 8 Jun 2011 91,465 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres unevenly worn and poor condition

brake fluid low

near side front tyre unevenly worn

rear bumper damaged

slight play in steering

Pass 4 Jun 2010 86,939 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

REAR BUMPER SPLIT

Fail 4 Jun 2010 86,939 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR BUMPER SPLIT

Pass 11 Jun 2009 83,509 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 83,508 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 78,844 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHING

DAMPNESS AROUND N/S FRONT STRUT

EXHAUST TAILPIPE CORRODING

N/S FRONT TYRE EDGES LOW

O/S FRONT , FRONT INNER WISHBONE BUSH STARTING TO SEPERATE

Fail 6 Jun 2008 78,811 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

N/S FRONT TYRE EDGES LOW

AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHING

DAMPNESS AROUND N/S FRONT STRUT

EXHAUST TAILPIPE CORRODING

HANDBRAKE CABLE SNAPPED ON RBT

O/S FRONT , FRONT INNER WISHBONE BUSH STARTING TO SEPERATE

Pass 16 May 2007 73,298 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 73,212 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2006 66,672 miles

as previous vt32

Fail 12 May 2006 66,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

hand brake lever is high.

slight bind on o/s/r brake.

wipers needed soon.judder.

Fail 9 May 2005 61,165 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2005 61,165 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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P213 KSN is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Maroon with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P213 KSN, 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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P213 KSN is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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