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P256 WGO

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,781 mi
Last recorded104,781 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 WGO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 104,781 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 102,146 miles

Front bumper damaged

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smearing

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2013 99,667 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

some corrosion -especially around rear of sills

some deterioration to suspension etc

some perishing to rubber components -especially offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jun 2013 99,667 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

some corrosion -especially around rear of sills

some deterioration to suspension etc

some perishing to rubber components -especially offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2012 96,553 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

some deterioration to suspension etc

some signs of perishing -especially to rear tyres

Fail 21 Jun 2012 96,553 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

some deterioration to suspension etc

some signs of perishing -especially to rear tyres

Pass 18 Jun 2011 93,433 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre marginal tread wear

some deterioration to suspension etc

some perishing -especially to rear tyres

Pass 4 Jun 2010 88,679 miles

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

number plates slightly faded

some deterioration to suspension etc

some signs of perishing -especially to rear tyres

Fail 4 Jun 2010 88,679 miles

number plates slightly faded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

some deterioration to suspension etc

some signs of perishing -especially to rear tyres

Pass 18 Jun 2009 85,547 miles

some deterioration to suspension etc rear tyres perishing offside front tyre very worn on edge [secondary tread]

wiper blades worn

Fail 17 Jun 2009 85,547 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

some deterioration to suspension etc rear tyres perishing offside front tyre very worn on edge [secondary tread]

wiper blades worn

Pass 24 Jun 2008 80,678 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 76,980 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 73,269 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 67,927 miles

Front 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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P256 WGO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P256 WGO, 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 P256 WGO registered?

P256 WGO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 11 July 1997.

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