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P373 WDD

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

185,905 mi
Last recorded185,905 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP373 WDD
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 185,905 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both outer cv gator iner clips leaking greese

both outer sills corroding

both rear anti roll bar drop links worn

both rear brake flexi hoses perished

front sub frame mounting bushes worm

nearside front lower arm forward mounting bush worn and in poor condition

Fail 15 Sep 2009 186,841 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front tyre smooth on inner edge

n/s wishbone bushes collapsed,no play at time test,front to rear brake pipes rusty,discs worn,front arb links in poor condition,see c/l 109438

Fail 8 Sep 2009 186,788 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s wishbone bushes collapsed,no play at time test,front to rear brake pipes rusty,discs worn,front arb links in poor condition,see c/l 109438

Pass 12 Sep 2008 177,986 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 177,980 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 168,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 160,015 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 160,015 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 149,041 miles

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

Nearside front lower susp arm front mounting bolt wrong way up

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

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 WDD is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WDD, 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 WDD registered?

P373 WDD is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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