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P273 MKW

1997 Ford Mondeo

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,146 mi
Last recorded132,146 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP273 MKW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2011 132,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 128,277 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 128,224 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2009 124,793 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 120,641 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake pad worn very low about 1.6mm (min 1.5mm)

Fail 12 Jan 2008 120,610 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake pad worn very low about 1.6mm (min 1.5mm)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 115,502 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 110,254 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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P273 MKW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol 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 P273 MKW, 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 P273 MKW registered?

P273 MKW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P273 MKW safe to buy?

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