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P318 OTW

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,923 mi
Last recorded80,923 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP318 OTW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 80,923 miles

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

fuel staining around tank/filler neck

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 4 Jun 2009 80,777 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

fuel staining around tank/filler neck

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2008 68,239 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 68,238 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 55,124 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 55,124 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 41,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2005 37,427 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 OTW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OTW, 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 OTW registered?

P318 OTW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P318 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P318 OTW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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