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P347 JVR

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

161,342 mi
Last recorded161,342 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP347 JVR
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 161,342 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 155,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light is on.

both rear tyres are becoming close to wear indicators.

front sections of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

near side front wing mirrior is insecure.

off side front tyre has slight uneven wear.

Fail 3 Feb 2010 155,732 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light is on.

both rear tyres are becoming close to wear indicators.

front sections of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

near side front wing mirrior is insecure.

off side front tyre has slight uneven wear.

Pass 2 Feb 2009 142,390 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 142,297 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

both rear door handles sticking

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside mirror damaged

rear bumper damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2008 124,055 miles

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

Oil leak

front section of exhaust system starting to corrode.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 5 Feb 2008 124,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front section of exhaust system starting to corrode.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 2 Feb 2007 110,004 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 110,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both sides front wishbone bushes badly cracking/split †front brake pads wearing low †front brake discs corroded/worn †washer aim high †park brake travel high

o/s/r door handle sticking †coolant level low †engine oil leaks †slight grease leak from o/s c.v gaiter †surface corrosion to exhaust system

surface corrosion to powered steering pipes †o/s door mirror insecure †** 2 ltrs of engine oil added for test **

Pass 2 Feb 2006 96,810 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 96,810 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P347 JVR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P347 JVR, 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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P347 JVR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 4 February 1997.

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