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P344 KKO

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,067 mi
Last recorded124,067 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP344 KKO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2013 124,067 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

both front suspension arms inner bushes starting to weeken

rear tail gate secured by cords

water leak on hose , hose contimated with diesel and weekend

Pass 20 Aug 2012 115,471 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s outer sill corroeded but not hold

suspect small fuel leak at pump

Fail 14 Aug 2012 115,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insicure

hatch back won't lock

Pass 17 Aug 2011 104,267 miles

o/s rear lenze brocken but on revearse light

Fail 16 Aug 2011 104,264 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

o/s rear lenze brocken but on revearse light

Pass 17 Aug 2010 89,535 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 84,660 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 565,115 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 72,564 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 72,564 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

front tyres in wearing low. †air bag light on †

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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P344 KKO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple 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 P344 KKO, 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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P344 KKO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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