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P285 WUG

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,091 mi
Last recorded144,091 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 WUG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 144,091 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 138,792 miles

both front suspension arms front bushes starting to split

front to rear brake pipe corroding near fuel tank

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f brake disc starting to split

slight blow on exhaust centre box

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt properly due to childseat

Fail 26 May 2009 138,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

both front suspension arms front bushes starting to split

front to rear brake pipe corroding near fuel tank

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f brake disc starting to split

slight blow on exhaust centre box

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt properly due to childseat

Pass 14 May 2008 136,024 miles

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

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

all steel brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 11 May 2007 131,300 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 129,505 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2006 129,505 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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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P285 WUG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P285 WUG, 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 P285 WUG registered?

P285 WUG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P285 WUG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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