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P381 HEW

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,353 mi
Last recorded125,353 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP381 HEW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 125,353 miles

age cracking to all suspension bushes

both hub caps missing on nearside

coil springs corroded

corrosion to suspension

heavy oil leak

lower arm bushes age cracking

o/s/f seat has slight movement

rear anti roll bar links in poor condition

tyres wearing on edges

Fail 16 Aug 2011 125,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

age cracking to all suspension bushes

both hub caps missing on nearside

coil springs corroded

corrosion to suspension

heavy oil leak

lower arm bushes age cracking

o/s/f seat has slight movement

rear anti roll bar links in poor condition

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2010 119,281 miles

advance movement in n/s/r anti roll bar link rubber needs attention

advance movement in o/s/f seat just passed at time of test needs attention

air bag light on dash

both front lower arm bushes age cracking

front and rear coil springs corroded

movement in n/s/f seat

o/s headlight light aim on lower limit

outer sills corroded

rear number plate water damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 8 Sep 2010 119,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

advance movement in n/s/r anti roll bar link rubber needs attention

advance movement in o/s/f seat just passed at time of test needs attention

air bag light on dash

both front lower arm bushes age cracking

front and rear coil springs corroded

movement in n/s/f seat

o/s headlight light aim on lower limit

outer sills corroded

rear number plate water damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Sep 2009 111,994 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 111,994 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 106,128 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 97,210 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 97,210 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 91,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear light slight damage

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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P381 HEW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P381 HEW, 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 P381 HEW registered?

P381 HEW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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