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P359 WGC

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

222,318 mi
Last recorded222,318 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP359 WGC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2011 222,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

REAR NUMBER PLATE FADEING

REAR WHEEL ARCHES ARE STARTING TO CORRODE

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON REAR BRAKE DISCS

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON REAR SPEAR WHEEL HOLDER

Fail 27 Apr 2011 222,294 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

N/S/R & O/S/R WHEEL ARCHES ARE STARTING TO CORRODE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

REAR NUMBER PLATE FADEING

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON SPEAR WHEEL HOLDER

Pass 30 Apr 2010 208,579 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 208,515 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 194,856 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2008 182,970 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 174,149 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 161,834 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2005 143,387 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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P359 WGC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P359 WGC, 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 P359 WGC registered?

P359 WGC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P359 WGC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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