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P373 SYK

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,240 mi
Last recorded64,240 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP373 SYK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2010 64,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pedal soft advise brake check (brake fluid check)

exhaust blow from manifold area under load suspect front pipe ring ?

front and rear bumpers poor condition

metal coolant pipe by sump corroded

rear anti roll bar mounting bushes and links poor condition/worn

rear bump stops poor condition

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 11 Feb 2010 64,240 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pedal soft advise brake check (brake fluid check)

exhaust blow from manifold area under load suspect front pipe ring ?

front and rear bumpers poor condition

metal coolant pipe by sump corroded

noise from cam belt area advise checking

offside rear number plate light dim

rear anti roll bar mounting bushes and links poor condition/worn

rear bump stops poor condition

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 13 Feb 2009 64,240 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 64,240 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 64,237 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 64,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

beam pattern starting to get poor

n/s/f mirror damaged

rear bumper damaged

washer aim poor

Pass 12 Mar 2007 64,232 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 64,223 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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P373 SYK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue 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 P373 SYK, 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 P373 SYK registered?

P373 SYK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 May 1997.

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