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P353 HEW

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,182 mi
Last recorded117,182 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP353 HEW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2011 117,182 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 117,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front and rear discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Feb 2010 113,241 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 106,525 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 97,731 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 92,820 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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P353 HEW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P353 HEW, 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 P353 HEW registered?

P353 HEW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P353 HEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P353 HEW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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