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P284 UGO

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,025 mi
Last recorded155,025 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP284 UGO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 155,025 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface corrosion

Fail 19 Oct 2010 141,535 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center seatbelt, belt missing but clasp/stalk still fitted.

corrosion on front brake discs

different size tyres fitted on front and rear axles

offside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Pass 8 Dec 2009 116,137 miles

centre rear seat belt not fitted

different size tyres fitted front to rear

offside rear brake drum showing signs of dampness

Fail 8 Dec 2009 116,137 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

centre rear seat belt not fitted

different size tyres fitted front to rear

offside rear brake drum showing signs of dampness

Fail 4 Dec 2009 116,065 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear tyres different sizes

o/s wiper split

o/s/r exhaust rubber broken

rear tyre tread worn uneven

slight play o/s track rod

Pass 3 Dec 2008 101,335 miles

centre rear seatbelt missing

play in rear anti-roll bar mountings

rear outer door handles stick open

slight brake judder

Fail 1 Dec 2008 101,308 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

play in rear anti-roll bar mountings

rear outer door handles stick open

slight brake judder

Pass 3 Dec 2007 95,065 miles

Centre rear seat belt fitted

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 89,743 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 89,729 miles

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

Front brake discs in poor condition

Handbrake lever has long travel

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

Rear centre seatbelt missing

Pass 24 Nov 2005 83,921 miles

handbrake lever has long travel

Fail 15 Nov 2005 83,781 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P284 UGO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P284 UGO, 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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P284 UGO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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