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P307 HEW

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,929 mi
Last recorded95,929 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP307 HEW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 95,929 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 95,919 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)

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

engine/gear box leaking oil.

near side rear tyre worn near to wear bars.

off side rear lower shock mountingt/hub corroding badly.

off side rear tyre low on outer edge of tread

Pass 9 Jul 2007 87,600 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 87,598 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake disks in poor condition and off side outre pads is starting to crack .

Pass 10 Jul 2006 78,962 miles

Both front lower wishbone front mounting bushes are starting to debond.

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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P307 HEW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P307 HEW, 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 P307 HEW registered?

P307 HEW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P307 HEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P307 HEW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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