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P393 MWA

1997 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,966 mi
Last recorded129,966 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP393 MWA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2010 129,966 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 129,966 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 126,028 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 126,028 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 120,095 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 114,815 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 114,815 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 104,226 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

oil leak

spare tyre defective

under tray fitted

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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P393 MWA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P393 MWA, 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 P393 MWA registered?

P393 MWA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P393 MWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P393 MWA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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