MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,033 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
N/S outter body sill getting rusty
O/S body sill dented
O/S front lower suspension wishbone rear mounting starting to split away
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front brake discs rusted and worn
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
N/S outter body sill getting rusty
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
O/S body sill dented
O/S front lower suspension wishbone rear mounting starting to split away
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front brake discs rusted and worn
N/S front lower suspension ball joint gater split
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
alternator belt cracked and perished
both wiper blade rubbers split
excessive travel on handbrake
N/S front lower suspension ball joint gater split
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
alternator belt cracked and perished
both wiper blade rubbers split
excessive travel on handbrake
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?
Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P256 WDF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 P256 WDF, 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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P256 WDF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 6 January 1997.
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