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P306 NAV

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,427 mi
Last recorded103,427 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 NAV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 103,427 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Coil springs corroded

Front brake discs heavily corroded and pads low

Front suspension bushes perishing

Fuel lines corroded

Rear tyres cracked/perished and tread starting to lift

Slight bind from o/s/r brake

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Jul 2012 103,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipes corroded

Coil springs corroded

Front brake discs heavily corroded and pads low

Front suspension bushes perishing

Fuel lines corroded

Rear tyres cracked/perished and tread starting to lift

Slight bind from o/s/r brake

Slight play in steering rack

Both front tyres bald on inner edges and raised tread

Pass 27 Jul 2011 98,753 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroded and slight blows

Rear tyres going out of shape

brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2011 98,753 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipes corroding

Rear tyres going out of shape

brake discs heavily corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2010 90,999 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres cracked

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2010 90,999 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres cracked

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2009 88,189 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2008 84,978 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 84,978 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 81,265 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 81,265 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 77,805 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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P306 NAV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P306 NAV, 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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P306 NAV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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