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P302 AFT

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

125,982 mi
Last recorded125,982 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP302 AFT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2014 125,982 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Catalyst internals loose

Chassis corroded

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside front lower wing corroded holed and insecure

Nearside front sill/floor holed not within prescrbed area

Nearside non obligatory mirror cracked

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear floor holed not within prescribed area

Rear arches rusted

Rear bumper cracked/broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Water ingress into rear registration plate but still legible

Pass 30 Aug 2013 124,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear arch corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear floorpan corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Water ingress into rear reg plate but still legible

Fail 27 Aug 2013 124,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear arch corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear floorpan corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Water ingress into rear reg plate but still legible

Pass 9 Sep 2011 119,255 miles

Both front lower suspension arms bushes starting to split

Both rear arches rusted

Brake pipes covered in grease at time of test

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

Rear bumper cover lower securing bracket broken

Rear floor corroded

Underrshield fitted at time of test

Water ingress into rear registration plate but still legible

Fail 9 Sep 2011 119,255 miles

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

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

Both front lower suspension arms bushes starting to split

Both rear arches rusted

Brake pipes covered in grease at time of test

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

Rear bumper cover lower securing bracket broken

Rear floor corroded

Underrshield fitted at time of test

Water ingress into rear registration plate but still legible

Pass 21 Aug 2009 112,526 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

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

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

Rear bumper lower bracket broken

Undershield fitted at time of test

Water ingress into rear registration plate but still legible

Fail 20 Aug 2009 112,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

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

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

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

Rear bumper lower bracket broken

Undershield fitted at time of test

Water ingress into rear registration plate but still legible

Pass 2 Sep 2008 107,885 miles

Both rear tyres inside edge tread blocks starting to wear unevenly

Brake pipes covered in grease at time of test

Engine undershield fitted at time of test

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

Headlight mask fitted to offside only

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

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

Water ingress into rear registration plate but still legible

Fail 1 Sep 2008 107,885 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres inside edge tread blocks starting to wear unevenly

Brake pipes covered in grease at time of test

Engine undershield fitted at time of test

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

Headlight mask fitted to offside only

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

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

Water ingress into rear registration plate but still legible

Fail 7 Sep 2007 103,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 103,102 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 97,137 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 91,879 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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P302 AFT is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P302 AFT, 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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P302 AFT is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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