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P343 UGO

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,653 mi
Last recorded157,653 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 UGO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2022 157,653 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken spring is broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer seal/wheel arch is excessively corroded (hole) within 30cm of seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front crack in front screen

Nearside Rear wheel has bind

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer seal/wheel arch is badly corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes are corroded (been chalked) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm back bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust leaking from rear joints

Pass 15 Feb 2021 156,736 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 156,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 155,641 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 154,448 miles

advise on windscreen condition recommend replacement borderline pass on m o t

advise rear brake readings a little low on n/s rear recommend rear brake service

Pass 16 Feb 2018 152,632 miles

advise surface corrosion and minor damage to n/s outer sill pannel at rear monitor

advise surface corrosion on front of o/s outer sill pannel monitor

Fail 13 Feb 2018 152,632 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section of exhaust corroded holed and blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to excess on inner tread band (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner tread band (4.1.E.1)

advise surface corrosion and minor damage to n/s outer sill pannel at rear monitor

advise surface corrosion on front of o/s outer sill pannel monitor

Pass 21 Feb 2017 149,458 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s tyres borderline pass on m o t (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 149,458 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s tyres borderline pass on m o t (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 145,151 miles

advise child seat fitted to n/s rear seatbelt at time of test

advise on condition of power steering feels a little heavy when moving car monitor

Pass 24 Feb 2015 139,518 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 134,174 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 129,055 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 129,055 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 123,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 123,463 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 118,573 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 118,573 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 113,540 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 113,540 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

had to get vehcle very hot to pass m o t rattleing noise from cat may require attention in near future

Pass 10 Feb 2009 107,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise on rear bumper condition

Pass 20 Feb 2008 100,609 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 92,514 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 87,248 miles

advise on bumper condition front and rear

advise on lower suspenion arm rear mounting bushes

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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P343 UGO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P343 UGO, 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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P343 UGO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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