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P332 UWS

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,628 mi
Last recorded13,628 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP332 UWS
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2010 13,628 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

all rear trailing arm buehes are worn

driver's door window does not open

n/s outer sill is showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f antiroll bar link rod gaiter split

o/s/f wing is dented

o/s/r door handle stic ks in open position but door can be shut

o/s/r lamp assembly is cracked but does not show white light

Fail 30 Jan 2010 136,627 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

all rear trailing arm buehes are worn

both rear brakes are slightly binding

driver's door window does not open

n/s outer sill is showing signs of corrosion

n/s/r parking brake did not record as much as o/s/r but both were low

o/s/f antiroll bar link rod gaiter split

o/s/f wing is dented

o/s/r door handle stic ks in open position but door can be shut

o/s/r lamp assembly is cracked but does not show white light

Fail 31 Dec 2009 136,586 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front antiroll bar link rod ball joint gaiters are split

n/s outer sill is showing signs of corrosion

n/s/f door & o/s/r door outer handles stick in open position but doors can be closed

n/s/r tyre is wearing low on outer edge and sidewalls are showing signs of perishing

o/s/f window does not open

o/s/f wing is dented

o/s/r foot brake recorded lower effort than n/s/r

o/s/r light assembly is cracked but not showing white light and bumper damaged

rear suspension trailing arm bushes are worn

Pass 8 Jan 2009 129,149 miles

front exhaust mountings starting to perrish

rear brakes out of balance

Fail 5 Jan 2009 129,148 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front exhaust mountings starting to perrish

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 18 Dec 2007 119,823 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 111,911 miles

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

o/side rear tyre starting to split.

Fail 4 Jan 2007 111,909 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/side rear tyre starting to split.

Pass 23 Dec 2005

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2005 103,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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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P332 UWS is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P332 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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P332 UWS is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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