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P272 MWF

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

175,277 mi
Last recorded175,277 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 MWF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 175,277 miles

brake pipes not checked-greased

exhaust fouling fuel tank slightly

nearside lower arm bushes cracking/perishing

offside front lower arm bushes unbonding

offside rear outer wheel arch corroding

pads not checked

rear exhaust corrodiung

Fail 26 Aug 2010 175,277 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pipes not checked-greased

exhaust fouling fuel tank slightly

nearside lower arm bushes cracking/perishing

offside front lower arm bushes unbonding

offside rear outer wheel arch corroding

pads not checked

rear exhaust corrodiung

Pass 19 Aug 2009 168,212 miles

centre brake light not working

light front end damage

nearside sill and doors damaged

offside doors and arch corroding

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2009 168,212 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre brake light not working

light front end damage

nearside sill and doors damaged

offside doors and arch corroding

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2008 162,642 miles

Front to rear brake pipe slighty corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

damage to n/s/f door

Fail 17 Jul 2008 162,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front to rear brake pipe slighty corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

damage to n/s/f door

Pass 23 Jul 2007 157,579 miles

exhaust system rubbing slighly on heat sheild

Fail 19 Jul 2007 157,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust rubbing slightly on heat sheild

Pass 19 Jul 2006 146,280 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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P272 MWF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P272 MWF, 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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P272 MWF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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