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P314 WGH

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,142 mi
Last recorded109,142 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP314 WGH
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 109,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

has the timing belt been replaced,we advise every 50000 miles or 5 years,failure causes major engine damage

steel brake pipes slightly corroded in various places.

Fail 6 Jul 2011 109,142 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)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

has the timing belt been replaced,we advise every 50000 miles or 5 years,failure causes major engine damage

steel brake pipes slightly corroded in various places.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 99,182 miles

185/65/14h

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres on 3mm(limit = 1.6mm)

nsf tyre worn on edges

Fail 6 Jul 2010 99,177 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

185/65/14h

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres on 3mm(limit = 1.6mm)

nsf tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Jul 2009 89,639 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 89,636 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 83,745 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 83,743 miles

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

Offside 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) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 76,777 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 76,772 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

osf tyre bald on outer edge[185/65/14h]

tracking

Pass 27 Jun 2006 73,108 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 72,806 miles

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

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

advise tracking

ns lower arm bush split

nsf tyre bald on outer edge[185/65/14h]

play in front anti roll bar bushes

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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P314 WGH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P314 WGH, 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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P314 WGH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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