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P223 XWY

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,425 mi
Last recorded129,425 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP223 XWY
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 129,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 122,142 miles

both sills corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2009 116,154 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 108,613 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and tread low

both outer rear door handles stick

engine idle uneven

front brake pads appear worn low

nearside front forward wishbone rubber starting to seperate

offside front headlamp pattern poor

rear number plate delaminating

screen chipped on nearside lower

Pass 11 Jun 2007 106,130 miles

nearside front forward wishbone bush worn

offside front anti roll bar link upper boot split

offside front rearward wishbone bush worn

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

screen chipped on nearside

Fail 11 Jun 2007 106,130 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front forward wishbone bush worn

offside front anti roll bar link upper boot split

offside front rearward wishbone bush worn

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

screen chipped on nearside

Pass 12 Jun 2006 102,697 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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P223 XWY is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P223 XWY, 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 P223 XWY registered?

P223 XWY is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P223 XWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P223 XWY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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