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P274 TFW

1997 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

95,171 mi
Last recorded95,171 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP274 TFW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 95,171 miles

Both rear tyre walls are cracked

Fail 1 Nov 2012 95,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear tyre walls are cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2011 90,753 miles

Oil leak.

Fail 8 Nov 2011 90,753 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 86,901 miles

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 26 Oct 2010 96,835 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 9 Oct 2009 81,600 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 81,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 78,914 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 76,710 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 76,709 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

adjusted headlamp aim

bad oil leak from engine area

Pass 9 Nov 2006 73,402 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 73,401 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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P274 TFW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P274 TFW, 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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P274 TFW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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