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P256 WDF

1997 Ford Mondeo

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

160,033 mi
Last recorded160,033 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 WDF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 160,033 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 160,033 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 148,950 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 148,950 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 138,214 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 138,214 miles

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 126,920 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 114,872 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 114,809 miles

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 103,969 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 103,969 miles

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.

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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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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