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P294 RAF

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,200 mi
Last recorded124,200 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP294 RAF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2007 124,200 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both blades very poor

both rear tyre wearing on edges

exhaust heat shields poor loose

general corrosion to both rear wheel arches

general corrosion to both sills

nsf sill damaged

nsf wishbone inner bolts fitted incorrectly

Fail 5 Dec 2007 124,200 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both blades very poor

both rear tyre wearing on edges

exhaust heat shields poor loose

general corrosion to both rear wheel arches

general corrosion to both sills

nsf sill damaged

nsf wishbone inner bolts fitted incorrectly

Pass 25 Nov 2006 111,774 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

deep cuts to n/s/r tyre not exposing cord

exhaust system corroded (front section)

front roadsprings corroded

general age cracking to rear suspension rubbers

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

heavy engine oil leaks

kerb damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

metal brake hose ferrels corroded

n/s/f outer sill damaged

n/s/r lower suspension arm rubber bushes advanced unbonding

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link gaiter adrift

power steering pipes corroded

stonechips in windscreen

unable to check hydraulic systems fully due to wet weather conditions

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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P294 RAF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P294 RAF, 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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P294 RAF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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