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P351 OWE

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,720 mi
Last recorded172,720 miles
Recorded on3 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP351 OWE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2007 172,720 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 172,720 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

1.Baby seat fitted o/s/r †2.Rear no. plate starting to discolour †3.Unable to check underneath of engine area properly due to cover †4.Brake & fuel pipes corroding(not checked above covers) †5.n/s/r anti roll bar link rubbers starting to split

6.o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge †7.Aux drive belt cracking †8.Boot area not checked due to boot trim †9.Brake pads not checked

Pass 6 May 2006 162,677 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight damadge to outer wall

nearside rear tyre has slight damadge to tread

Fail 29 Apr 2006 162,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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P351 OWE is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,796cc petrol 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 P351 OWE, 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 P351 OWE registered?

P351 OWE is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is P351 OWE safe to buy?

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