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P301 XGT

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

117,213 mi
Last recorded117,213 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP301 XGT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 117,213 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 117,212 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

NSR handle not operating properly but still securing the doors in place

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 100,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

door handles stick in open position

nearside screen washer high

Pass 17 Feb 2010 100,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

door handles stick in open position

nearside screen washer high

Pass 25 Feb 2009 80,902 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Feb 2009 80,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 29 Feb 2008 70,119 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 70,119 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 56,039 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 41,750 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2006 41,750 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P301 XGT is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XGT, 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 P301 XGT registered?

P301 XGT is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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