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P317 WDD

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,500 mi
Last recorded105,500 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP317 WDD
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 105,500 miles

All exhaust rubbers worn .

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor corroded . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 105,499 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill section holed . (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor corroded . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 100,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened Both Rear (2.4.G.1)

Rear Both Rear axle rose bushes deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2017 95,528 miles

CORROSION TO REAR SUBFRAME

CORROSION TO REAR TRAILING ARMS

Fail 6 Feb 2017 95,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

CORROSION TO REAR SUBFRAME

CORROSION TO REAR TRAILING ARMS

Pass 15 Feb 2016 89,599 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 185/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 85,091 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 85,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 80,291 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

spare wheel well corroded underside

Pass 14 Feb 2013 75,997 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rust on outter sill and arches

Pass 13 Feb 2012 71,443 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 67,589 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 64,181 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 61,189 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 57,606 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 54,032 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 51,296 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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P317 WDD is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P317 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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P317 WDD is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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