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P287 WGO

1997 Ford Mondeo

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

122,491 mi
Last recorded122,491 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP287 WGO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 122,491 miles

Both rear sills have been repaired, unable to assess due to underseal

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

Oil leak

emissions have only just past, CO and lambda high.

Fail 26 Oct 2011 122,442 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both rear sills have been repaired, unable to assess due to underseal

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

Oil leak

emissions have only just past, CO and lambda high.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 116,971 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Oct 2010 116,971 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Oct 2009 112,020 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 112,014 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 127,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 127,561 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 119,463 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 119,463 miles

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

advise rear shockers damp but efficiency ok

Fail 22 May 2007 115,285 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 112,352 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 112,352 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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P287 WGO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 P287 WGO, 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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P287 WGO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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