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P361 YJR

1997 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

237,345 mi
Last recorded237,345 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP361 YJR
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2009 237,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

dents and damage to bodywork,paint and bumpers

rear bump stop rubbers inside rear coil springs detached

Pass 20 Jun 2008 218,521 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear bumper cracked /split

Fail 17 Jun 2008 218,521 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear bumper cracked /split

Pass 5 Apr 2007 202,758 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 208,637 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

general vehicle outer body condition poor

Pass 7 Apr 2006 185,288 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 185,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

advise knocking noise from o/s/f suspension

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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P361 YJR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P361 YJR, 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 P361 YJR registered?

P361 YJR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 6 February 1997.

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