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P301 CSS

1997 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,918 mi
Last recorded135,918 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP301 CSS
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 135,918 miles

front brake discs o/s and n/s wearing low and inner surfaces very rusty.

Fail 18 Mar 2011 135,395 miles

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 Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

front brake discs o/s and n/s wearing low and inner surfaces very rusty.

handbrake travel is long.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 122,190 miles

engine and gearbox tray fitted

n/s/f tyre scrubbing off on outer edge

o/s/f anti roll bar link top rubber split

o/s/f inner front wishbone bush starting to split

Fail 4 Mar 2010 122,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine and gearbox tray fitted

n/s/f tyre scrubbing off on outer edge

o/s/f anti roll bar link top rubber split

o/s/f inner front wishbone bush starting to split

Pass 7 Apr 2009 114,540 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on on dash

o/s/f wishbone front bush starting to split

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar D bush

small split in n/s/f wiper blade

surface corrosion on o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes

Fail 7 Apr 2009 114,540 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

air bag light on on dash

o/s/f wishbone front bush starting to split

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar D bush

small split in n/s/f wiper blade

surface corrosion on o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes

Fail 6 Apr 2009 114,529 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake lever high

Fail 29 Mar 2008 111,089 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nail in o/s rear tyre

slight "blows" on exhaust rear sections

slight damage to screen in swept area

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s sills

Pass 29 Mar 2008 111,089 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre

slight "blows" on exhaust rear sections

slight damage to screen in swept area

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s sills

Pass 31 Mar 2007 107,777 miles

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

engine and gearbox tray fitted

slight damage to windscreen

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipe over fuel tank

surface corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe into flexi

Fail 10 Apr 2006 102,214 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 102,214 miles

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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P301 CSS is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Grey 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 P301 CSS, 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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P301 CSS is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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