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P304 FRS

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,627 mi
Last recorded90,627 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP304 FRS
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 90,627 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

no plate light getting corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 85,012 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

brake pipe out to offside rear flex hose corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2013 85,012 miles

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

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

brake pipe out to offside rear flex hose corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2013 84,934 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 79,866 miles

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

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

both front wheel bearings starting to get slightly noisy

cooling system has many slight small leaks due to corrosion on engine connections and should have a strip and repair in future

threads on steering rack adjustment on the n/s are badly corroded and worn

Fail 30 May 2012 79,866 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

both front wheel bearings starting to get slightly noisy

cooling system has many slight small leaks due to corrosion on engine connections and should have a strip and repair in future

threads on steering rack adjustment on the n/s are badly corroded and worn

Pass 3 Jun 2011 74,147 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 74,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 70,994 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2009 67,066 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 67,066 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 59,498 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 52,181 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 45,750 miles

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)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust badly corroded

timing belt due at 80000 miles or 5 years old

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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P304 FRS is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P304 FRS, 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 P304 FRS registered?

P304 FRS is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 26 May 1997.

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