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P331 NAV

1997 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,780 mi
Last recorded148,780 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP331 NAV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 148,780 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes have light corrosion.

wiper blades deteriorated,still clearing screen ok.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 139,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s outer sill corroding at rear

Pass 21 Jan 2009 132,367 miles

Aux ribbed drive belt cracking Corrosion dents & scratches to various panels

NS headlamp on max height limit OS headlamp on min height limit Rear number plate slightly disfigured Heavy engine oil leaks Rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded Front brake discs heavily corroded & lipped

OSF tyre badly worn on edges Surface corrosion to various brake pipes Front wishbone bushes cracking & unbonded Rear anti roll bar drop link bushes worn & flexing Front anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust covers split PAS ribbed belt cracked

Stonechips in windscreen Slight fluctuation to NSR service brake reading Airbag light flashing on dashboard OSF seatbelt slightly frayed Rear wiper blade badly split Front windscreen lower plastic trim displaced Brake fluid level low

Fail 20 Jan 2009 132,361 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Aux ribbed drive belt cracking Corrosion dents & scratches to various panels

NS headlamp on max height limit OS headlamp on min height limit Rear number plate slightly disfigured Heavy engine oil leaks Rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded Front brake discs heavily corroded & lipped

OSF tyre badly worn on edges Surface corrosion to various brake pipes Front wishbone bushes cracking & unbonded Rear anti roll bar drop link bushes worn & flexing Front anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust covers split PAS ribbed belt cracked

Stonechips in windscreen Slight fluctuation to NSR service brake reading Airbag light flashing on dashboard OSF seatbelt slightly frayed Rear wiper blade badly split Front windscreen lower plastic trim displaced Brake fluid level low

Pass 15 Jan 2008 27,018 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt offside front tyre bold on edges/ worn to limit nearside front tyre worn low on edges engine oil leaks front discs corroded and worn slight play in front antiroll bar bushes and drop links

Fail 15 Jan 2008 27,018 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt offside front tyre bold on edges/ worn to limit nearside front tyre worn low on edges engine oil leaks front discs corroded and worn slight play in front antiroll bar bushes and drop links

Pass 19 Jan 2007 120,529 miles

ref previous advisorys 123377617023

Fail 17 Jan 2007 120,529 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

offside rear outer sidelight inop †offside front tyre wearing on edges †child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt

Pass 18 Jan 2006 114,916 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 114,914 miles

Nearside Inner 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)

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 NAV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NAV, 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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P331 NAV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 5 March 1997.

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