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P322 WDG

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

192,388 mi
Last recorded192,388 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP322 WDG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2009 192,388 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 13 Jan 2009 192,386 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 17 Jan 2008 184,728 miles

front numberplate has water damage still legible at the moment

offside front fog light lens broke

Fail 15 Jan 2008 184,712 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front numberplate has water damage still legible at the moment

offside front fog light lens broke

Pass 20 Jan 2007 171,209 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 171,201 miles

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 155,708 miles

corrosion starting in nearside outer sill

front and rear numberplates have water damage (still legible)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front fog lens broke

slight imbalance in front brakes

Fail 16 Jan 2006 155,706 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

corrosion starting in nearside outer sill

front and rear number plates have water damage (still legible)

o/s/f fog lens broke

slight imbalance in front brakes

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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P322 WDG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P322 WDG, 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 P322 WDG registered?

P322 WDG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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