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P353 RTW

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,704 mi
Last recorded101,704 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP353 RTW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2011 101,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 95,338 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 91,931 miles

1. front brake discs pitted. 2. o/s rear tyre wearing low on inside edge. 3. slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 5 Feb 2008 86,598 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 86,554 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 81,717 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 77,563 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 RTW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P353 RTW registered?

P353 RTW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P353 RTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P353 RTW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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