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P405 WCK

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,451 mi
Last recorded186,451 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP405 WCK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2008 186,451 miles

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

advise imbalance rear brakes

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

advise surface corrosion both outer sills

advisew rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 2 Jan 2008 186,448 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

advise imbalance rear brakes

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

advise surface corrosion both outer sills

advisew rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 20 Dec 2006 179,640 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 179,638 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 172,469 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 172,469 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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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P405 WCK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P405 WCK, 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 P405 WCK registered?

P405 WCK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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