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P244 EWN

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,501 mi
Last recorded123,501 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 EWN
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 123,501 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

handbrake travel high

Pass 23 Jun 2008 112,378 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 106,710 miles

both wishbone front bushes starting to lift

Pass 15 Aug 2006 102,491 miles

as per test no.390832826236

Fail 10 Aug 2006 102,488 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Battery insecure

both front wishbone front bushes starting to lift

slight bind at nearside rear brake

Pass 5 Aug 2005 98,292 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 98,269 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 11 Aug 2004 93,582 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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P244 EWN is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P244 EWN, 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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P244 EWN is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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