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P35 LWF

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,191 mi
Last recorded77,191 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP35 LWF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2009 77,191 miles

Both front brake discs corroded and worn

Both front lower arm rear bushes perishing.Nearside front lower arm front bush debonding

Exhaust back box outer skin peeling

Front tyres worn low and on outer edges

Play in offside front anti-roll bar drop link

Spare wheel well corroded and holed

Unable to open boot

Fail 9 Mar 2009 77,166 miles

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

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

Both front brake discs corroded and worn

Both front lower arm rear bushes perishing.Nearside front lower arm front bush debonding

Exhaust back box outer skin peeling

Front tyres worn low and on outer edges

Play in offside front anti-roll bar drop link

Spare wheel well corroded and holed

Unable to open boot

Pass 12 Mar 2008 74,723 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 74,723 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 72,082 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 72,082 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 69,442 miles

near side front lower suspension arm front bush is starting to debond

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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P35 LWF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P35 LWF, 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 P35 LWF registered?

P35 LWF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P35 LWF safe to buy?

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