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P282 MWF

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,280 mi
Last recorded174,280 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 MWF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 174,280 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front number plate damaged.

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 174,226 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nails in both rear tyres

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2009 166,507 miles

corrosion starting in n/s sill

dampness around o/s/f shock absorber

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm + nail in tread

nail close to edge of tread in o/s/r tyre [185/65/14h]

unable to check front underside properly due to covers

Pass 19 Jun 2008 155,256 miles

corrosion starting in n/s sill

front brake pad linings low

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s wiper split on end

unable to check front underside properly due to covers

Fail 19 Jun 2008 155,254 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion starting in n/s sill

front brake pad linings low

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s wiper split on end

unable to check front underside properly due to covers

Pass 18 Jun 2007 140,745 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 140,745 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust centre+rear sections corroded+blowing slightly

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm legal limit 185/65/14h

unable to check front underside properly due to cover

Pass 21 Jun 2006 122,076 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

exhaust back box corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

unable to check front underside properly due to cover

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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P282 MWF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P282 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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What year was P282 MWF registered?

P282 MWF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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