MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,852 miAbove average mileage for this year
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corrossion detected at both sides rear wheel arch sections not considered to be excessive
imbalance detected at rear brake performance it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
corrossion detected at both sides rear wheel arch sections not considered to be excessive
imbalance detected at rear brake performance it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front 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)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside front seat belt is twisted reccomend repair
offside rear tyre is cracking reccomend replacement
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
front tyres wearing low
offside rear tyre worn low
front tyres wearing low
offside rear tyre worn low
see test no 930104746181
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear brakes slight imbalan.ce
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P385 WYJ is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.
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 P385 WYJ, 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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P385 WYJ is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 4 April 1997.
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