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P304 UHW

1997 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,422 mi
Last recorded83,422 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP304 UHW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 83,422 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 83,422 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 77,356 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 77,353 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 71,124 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 71,122 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 24 Dec 2007 69,659 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

rear number plate disorted

Pass 24 Dec 2007 69,659 miles

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

rear number plate disorted

Pass 19 Dec 2006 69,127 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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P304 UHW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UHW, 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 UHW registered?

P304 UHW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P304 UHW safe to buy?

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