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P343 WCK

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,109 mi
Last recorded185,109 miles
Recorded on23 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 WCK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2007 185,109 miles

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Fail 23 May 2007 185,109 miles

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

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

stonchips in front w/screen (minor) †n/s headlight reflector yellowing †very slight movment both front anti-roll bar link bars †a.r.bar link bar n/s gaitor split †anti roll bar bushes starting to displace †front bumper cracked

Fail 2 Jun 2006 179,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight damage(repaired) to o/s screen †small star crack on n/s of screen †n/s headlamp beam pattern "fuzzy" †some wear in n/s of steering rack †o/s cv gaiter perished/ starting to split †n/s and o/s front wishbone (rearmost) bushes †worn/ some play

Pass 2 Jun 2006 179,161 miles

slight damage(repaired) to o/s screen †small star crack on n/s of screen †n/s headlamp beam pattern "fuzzy" †some wear in n/s of steering rack †o/s cv gaiter perished/ starting to split †n/s and o/s front wishbone (rearmost) bushes †worn/ some play

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 WCK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P343 WCK, 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 P343 WCK registered?

P343 WCK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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