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P318 FAN

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

152,676 mi
Last recorded152,676 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP318 FAN
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2013 152,676 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sills rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2013 152,676 miles

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

sills rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2012 151,450 miles

FLOOR RUSTY

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE RUSTY

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

SILLS RUSTY

Fail 28 Feb 2011 150,452 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE RUSTY

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

SILLS RUSTY

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 150,452 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE RUSTY

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

SILLS RUSTY

Pass 23 Mar 2010 150,005 miles

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

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

sills rusty

Fail 12 Mar 2010 149,978 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

sills rusty

Fail 17 Mar 2009 149,225 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front to rear brake pipes corroded by tank

Pass 17 Mar 2009 149,225 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded by tank

Pass 6 Mar 2008 148,296 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED ON SIDEWALL

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 147,358 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 147,357 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

BRAKE PIPES BY TANK RUSTY †EXHAUST REAR BOX RUSTY †OFFSIDE FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES SPLITTING

Pass 25 Mar 2006 146,573 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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P318 FAN is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P318 FAN, 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 P318 FAN registered?

P318 FAN is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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