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P304 MVW

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

231,939 mi
Last recorded231,939 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP304 MVW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2016 231,939 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front floor/footwell (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front floor/footwell area (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 224,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

General engine oil leaks.

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 224,582 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)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rngine oil leaks.

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 219,613 miles

Brake wear warning light illuminated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear bump-stop adrift (inside nearside rear coil spring)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 219,608 miles

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

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

Brake wear warning light illuminated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear bump-stop adrift (inside nearside rear coil spring)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 214,507 miles

Brake wear warning light illuminated.

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

Rear exhaust heat shield lose.

Fail 30 Jul 2013 214,492 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Brake wear warning light illuminated.

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

Rear exhaust heat shield lose.

Fail 20 Jul 2012 211,111 miles

Airbag system warning light illuminated.

Both headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate.

Brake system warning light illuminated.

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear suspension bump stop lose inside coil spring.

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 211,111 miles

Airbag system warning light illuminated.

Both headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate.

Brake system warning light illuminated.

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

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

Nearside rear suspension bump stop lose inside coil spring.

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 206,074 miles

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

Nearside handbrake cable outer starting to deteriorate.

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 205,997 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside handbrake cable outer starting to deteriorate.

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 201,217 miles

Both side rear door exterior handles stiff.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 201,048 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Both side rear door exterior handles stiff.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 195,243 miles

Both headlamps aim low.

Front numberplate damaged.

Nearside wiperblade split at end.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edges of tread-close to legal limit.

Fail 20 Jul 2009 195,242 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Both headlamps aim low.

Front numberplate damaged.

Nearside wiperblade split at end.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edges of tread-close to legal limit.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 190,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 190,586 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 182,944 miles

front bumper cracked

front number plate cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 21 Jun 2007 182,916 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front bumper cracked

front number plate cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Jun 2006 175,274 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 175,274 miles

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

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 MVW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 P304 MVW, 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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P304 MVW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 13 January 1997.

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