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P351 RTW

1997 Ford Mondeo

White Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,050 mi
Last recorded102,050 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP351 RTW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 102,050 miles

split n/side rear tyre outer wall not to core

Fail 20 Jul 2011 102,049 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

split n/side rear tyre outer wall not to core

Pass 26 Jul 2010 93,607 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded and lipped

Front and rear wipers starting to split

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 26 Jul 2010 93,607 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front and rear brake discs corroded and lipped

Front and rear wipers starting to split

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2009 83,990 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight fluctuation to o/s/r brake performance

windscreen cracked,o/s/f lower corner

Fail 27 Jul 2009 83,985 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight fluctuation to o/s/r brake performance

windscreen cracked,o/s/f lower corner

Pass 31 Jul 2008 75,346 miles

Fuel smell

N/S/F fog light cracked

N/S/R tyre has cuts around the inner side wall and has a screw in the tread

O/S/F tyre and O/S/R tyre have cuts around the side walls and small deep cuts in the tread

Power steering drive belt in poor condition

Power steering pipe corroded

Windscreen has a crack in the O/S corner

Windscreen has a small chip in zone A

Fail 30 Jul 2008 75,346 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel smell

N/S/F fog light cracked

N/S/F wish bone front in poor condition (perished)

N/S/R tyre has cuts around the inner side wall and has a screw in the tread

O/S/F tyre and O/S/R tyre have cuts around the side walls and small deep cuts in the tread

Power steering drive belt in poor condition

Power steering pipe corroded

Windscreen has a crack in the O/S corner

Windscreen has a small chip in zone A

Pass 31 Jul 2007 65,758 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 65,758 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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P351 RTW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in White with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 RTW, 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 RTW registered?

P351 RTW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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