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P324 UWS

1997 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,723 mi
Last recorded143,723 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP324 UWS
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 143,723 miles

NEARSIDE REAR LINK ARM SLIHGT PLAY. REAR EXHAUST BOX SIGNS OF CORROSION. NEARSIDE FRONT LINK ARM SLIGHT NPLAY. SIGNS OF CORROSION TO OUTER SILLS.

Fail 6 Jul 2010 143,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

NEARSIDE REAR LINK ARM SLIHGT PLAY. REAR EXHAUST BOX SIGNS OF CORROSION. NEARSIDE FRONT LINK ARM SLIGHT NPLAY. SIGNS OF CORROSION TO OUTER SILLS.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 143,358 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM SIGNS OF CORROSION. REAR BRAKE PIPES SIGNS OF CORROSION.. HEADLAMPS SLIGHT SIGNS OF DEFUSED BEAM PATTERN.

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 138,470 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 133,601 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 133,592 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

engine idle fault rear exhaust crumbly steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2007 128,865 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 123,884 miles

FRONT OFF-SIDE SCREEN CHIPPED. NUMBER PLATES FADING. CLUTCH VERY LATE IN OPERATION.

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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P324 UWS is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P324 UWS, 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 P324 UWS registered?

P324 UWS is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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