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P382 DUD

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,172 mi
Last recorded186,172 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP382 DUD
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 May 2018 186,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2017 183,310 miles

All 4 tires cracking

Both rear sill risers corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 180,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 May 2014 174,539 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedle very high

raer tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2013 171,460 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 167,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2012 167,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 163,407 miles

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)

Oil leak

front undertray poor condition

rear suspension corroded

Fail 20 May 2011 163,376 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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)

Oil leak

front undertray poor condition

rear suspension corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2010 158,468 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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)

front drop links deterated

Pass 20 May 2009 152,892 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under body corrosion

Fail 20 May 2009 152,892 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under body corrosion

Pass 20 May 2008 147,401 miles

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

all areas underside vehicle heavy top rust

rear bumper cracked and damaged

Pass 21 May 2007 142,071 miles

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

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)

front number plate slightly faded

front tyres wearing low at edges

slight cuts in outer walls of nearside front tyre

Pass 22 May 2006 135,968 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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P382 DUD is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P382 DUD, 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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P382 DUD is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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