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P303 FJB

1997 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

81,513 mi
Last recorded81,513 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 FJB
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 81,513 miles

Poor pattern on n/s head light..Front reg plate in poor condition...Corrosion on front brake discs

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 81,513 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

High imbalance on rear brakes.45%

Poor pattern on n/s head light..Front reg plate in poor condition...Corrosion on front brake discs

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 79,216 miles

Difficulty opening fuel flap.

Foot and handbrake travel slightly long.

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

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

Poor pattern on both head lights only just acceptable.

o/s/f top suspension leg cap loose.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 17 Sep 2009 70,214 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Difficulty opening fuel flap.

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

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

Poor pattern on both head lights only just acceptable.

o/s/f top suspension leg cap loose.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 75,332 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

front and rear brakes fluctuating and rear brakes grabbing . just acceptable.

Fail 25 Sep 2008 75,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

front and rear brakes fluctuating and rear brakes grabbing . just acceptable.

Fail 6 Sep 2008 75,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 73,029 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 73,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 68,945 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 68,945 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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P303 FJB is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 P303 FJB, 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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P303 FJB is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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