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P294 RTW

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

146,901 mi
Last recorded146,901 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP294 RTW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 146,901 miles

front floors rusty

oil leak

rear chassis rusty

washers poor but working

Pass 15 Aug 2014 144,248 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 141,076 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

os door mirror damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2013 141,036 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres worn inner edges

os door mirror damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2012 137,969 miles

both outer sills rusty

Fail 13 Aug 2012 137,948 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2011 134,021 miles

mid exhaust small crack. both outer sills showing signs of corrosion. nearside rear pads low

Pass 17 Aug 2010 130,006 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

slight judder from nsf brake disc

ns wishbone bush beginning to seperate

os door mirror cracked

osf and nsr tyres worn inner treads and nsr tyre close to legal limit

outer sills rusty along length

Pass 26 Aug 2009 126,350 miles

both front wishbone bushes slightly split. offside outer sill slightly corrded. nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Fail 25 Aug 2009 126,342 miles

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

both front wishbone bushes slightly split. offside outer sill slightly corrded. nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Fail 25 Aug 2009 126,337 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

offside door mirror

surface corrosion on rear wheel arches

Pass 18 Aug 2008 122,607 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

surface corrosion on rear wheel arches

Fail 18 Aug 2008 122,607 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

surface corrosion on rear wheel arches

Pass 20 Aug 2007 117,633 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel tank stained,no sign of leaks

Fail 17 Aug 2007 117,620 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel tank stained no signs of leaks

Pass 7 Aug 2006 110,940 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 110,936 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 102,539 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 102,207 miles

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

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 RTW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P294 RTW, 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 RTW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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