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P373 WUY

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,042 mi
Last recorded126,042 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP373 WUY
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 126,042 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

driver seat slightly insecure.

rear middle seat belt not releasing sometimes.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 125,223 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 118,285 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag light stays on

Fail 2 Mar 2007 118,285 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag light stays on

Fail 27 Feb 2007 118,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

air bag light on indecating a fault with air bag

nearside front antiroll bar link rod boot split

nearside non obligatory exterior mirror damaged not providing a view to the rear

offside front antiroll bar link rod boot split

offside front lower arm bush de-bonded

television left in boot not allowing full inspection of boot floor and spare wheel. items like this should not be left in vehicle for an MOT test

Pass 27 Jun 2005 115,253 miles

Engine bay undersheild fitted.

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

non obligatory mirror damaged

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 WUY is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P373 WUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P373 WUY registered?

P373 WUY is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P373 WUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P373 WUY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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