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P237 WSU

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,109 mi
Last recorded183,109 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP237 WSU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2009 183,109 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front discs poor condition

various brake pipes corroding

various corrosion topside underneth varios places

various hoses deteriating

Fail 19 Oct 2009 183,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front discs poor condition

various brake pipes corroding

various corrosion topside underneth varios places

various hoses deteriating

Pass 1 Oct 2008 179,640 miles

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Sep 2008 179,637 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2007 176,716 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 173,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P237 WSU is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue 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 P237 WSU, 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 P237 WSU registered?

P237 WSU is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P237 WSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P237 WSU 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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