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P354 MVW

1997 Ford Mondeo

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,138 mi
Last recorded123,138 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP354 MVW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 123,138 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 123,138 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside inner driveshaft coupling badly worn

Pass 12 Jun 2009 116,134 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 116,134 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2008 107,474 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both front anti roll bar links ball joint rubbers split

engine hunting

possible transmission problem

Fail 2 May 2008 107,425 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both front anti roll bar links ball joint rubbers split

engine hunting

possible transmission problem

Pass 21 May 2007 101,665 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2006 91,458 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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P354 MVW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P354 MVW, 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 P354 MVW registered?

P354 MVW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 January 1997.

Is P354 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P354 MVW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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