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P389 UGK

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,678 mi
Last recorded136,678 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 UGK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 136,678 miles

Nearside rear tyre wall has cut but doesnt reach cords

Offside rear tyre tread inner edge bald

both front brake pipes greased

Fail 1 Jul 2009 136,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre wall has cut but doesnt reach cords

both front brake pipes greased

Pass 7 Jul 2008 102,742 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 98,446 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 98,412 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 96,340 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 96,340 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 91,169 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 91,169 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2005 91,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P389 UGK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P389 UGK, 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 P389 UGK registered?

P389 UGK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is P389 UGK safe to buy?

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