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P358 UGS

1997 Ford Mondeo

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,713 mi
Last recorded125,713 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP358 UGS
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2009 125,713 miles

Both rear outer door handles sticking.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 125,713 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear outer door handles sticking.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 121,522 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Feb 2008 121,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Mar 2007 117,223 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 117,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 112,715 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 112,715 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs are worn very low.

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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P358 UGS is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P358 UGS, 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 P358 UGS registered?

P358 UGS is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P358 UGS safe to buy?

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