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P353 DNP

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,944 mi
Last recorded121,944 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2006
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP353 DNP
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2006 121,944 miles

centre exhaust corroding . front to rear brake pipes rusting .osf tyre close to limit

Fail 22 Jul 2006 120,983 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

middle exhaust corroded and slight leak.slight play in osf wheel bearing

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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P353 DNP is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 P353 DNP, 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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How do I check the history of P353 DNP?

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What year was P353 DNP registered?

P353 DNP is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P353 DNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P353 DNP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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