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P331 HEW

1997 Ford Mondeo

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

144,515 mi
Last recorded144,515 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP331 HEW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2015 144,515 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

nsr tye low 2mm

rear tyres badly perished

Fail 2 Jul 2015 144,436 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 140,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly pitted

front registration plate deterioated

n/s lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to seperate

n/s number plate light dull

o/s drivers seat back broken

o/s front brake pipe corroded but not yet considered excesive

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge...tracking needs checking

o/s outer sill corroded but none of which considered excesive

rear anti roll bar mount D bushes have slight play

rear brake pipes corroded but none considered excesive

Fail 29 Jun 2014 140,111 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly pitted

front registration plate deterioated

n/s lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to seperate

n/s number plate light dull

o/s drivers seat back broken

o/s front brake pipe corroded but not yet considered excesive

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge...tracking needs checking

o/s outer sill corroded but none of which considered excesive

rear anti roll bar mount D bushes have slight play

rear brake pipes corroded but none considered excesive

Pass 16 Jun 2013 134,481 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2012 130,153 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2011 126,402 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 121,929 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 121,927 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 29 May 2009 75,214 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2009 75,214 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 115,727 miles

both rear anti-roll bar links & "d" bushes worn.

front brake discs getting thin.

Fail 29 Jan 2008 115,727 miles

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

both rear anti-roll bar links & "d" bushes worn.

front brake discs getting thin.

Pass 8 Jan 2007 111,468 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 111,468 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 107,779 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 107,777 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P331 HEW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P331 HEW, 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 P331 HEW registered?

P331 HEW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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