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P308 KKO

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

170,985 mi
Last recorded170,985 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP308 KKO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 170,985 miles

air bag light on ,, will fail next test

floor corroded / holed

front brake imbalance 20%

n/s/f tyre on limit

park brake 18%

Fail 14 Feb 2012 170,978 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on ,, will fail next test

floor corroded / holed

n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 25 Feb 2011 163,718 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 163,648 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 155,711 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 155,711 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 148,845 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 148,845 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 140,425 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads/discs worn

frontno. plate deteriorating

Pass 10 Feb 2007 130,459 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 130,360 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2006 122,905 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 122,905 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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P308 KKO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P308 KKO, 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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P308 KKO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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