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P345 WBM

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,609 mi
Last recorded79,609 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP345 WBM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 79,609 miles

Front number plate deteriorated.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 78,124 miles

front number plate water damaged(borderline pass)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 75,406 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 72,256 miles

Front number plate deteriorated.

Gear selector requires adjustment.

N/S front lower suspension arm, rear bush starting to debond.

O/S front driveshaft inner cv boot has slight leakage of grease.

O/S front rigid brake pipe to flexi-hose corroded.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 69,516 miles

front number plate water damaged

Fail 6 Apr 2010 69,516 miles

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

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

front number plate water damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2009 66,974 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 64,317 miles

Both front wishbone bushes are starting to deteriorate.

Front number plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 16 Apr 2008 64,317 miles

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

Both front wishbone bushes are starting to deteriorate.

Front number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 60,829 miles

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

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

air bag light flashing

off side front brake pipe corroded

rear number plate distorted

Pass 18 Apr 2006 57,185 miles

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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P345 WBM is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P345 WBM, 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 P345 WBM registered?

P345 WBM is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P345 WBM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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