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P309 OWB

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

18,499 mi
Last recorded18,499 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 OWB
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2012 18,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 18,457 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 12,795 miles

long travel handbrake lever

n.s outer sill damaged

o.s.r outer sill corroded,not considered excessive

Fail 5 Dec 2011 12,792 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

long travel handbrake lever

n.s outer sill damaged

o.s.r outer sill corroded,not considered excessive

Pass 29 Nov 2010 9,974 miles

damage/corrosion to nearside outer sill:- corrosion will need attention in near future.

offside and nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edges.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 7,273 miles

minor damage to nearside outer sill.

Fail 30 Nov 2009 7,270 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

minor damage to nearside outer sill.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 4,835 miles

minor damage to nearside outer sill.

nearside front tyre tread worn on limit and should be replaced.

Fail 3 Dec 2007 981 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 981 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 119,537 miles

nearside outer sill damaged.

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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P309 OWB is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P309 OWB, 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 P309 OWB registered?

P309 OWB is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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