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P309 WDD

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,855 mi
Last recorded123,855 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 WDD
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 123,855 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 123,853 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nsr seat belt checked with child seat in place

nsr tyre slightly worn on inner edge

osf lower arm front and rear bushs spliting

osr outer side light not working

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2009 119,460 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 119,459 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

nsf lower suspension arm front bush spliting

nsr seat belt checked with child seat in place

nsr wheel slight binding

oil leak

osr tyre worn

Pass 22 Jul 2008 116,016 miles

hand brake travel getting long

nsr wheel slightly holding on

osf head light slightly low

Pass 28 Jul 2007 109,961 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 109,949 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

advise n/s brake pipe that runs along tank corroded,engine cover is loose ,advise n/s/r wishbone front bush starting to lift out of compression joint

Fail 17 Jul 2006 104,097 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 104,097 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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P309 WDD is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,796cc 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 P309 WDD, 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 WDD registered?

P309 WDD is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P309 WDD safe to buy?

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