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P409 WFW

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,804 mi
Last recorded122,804 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP409 WFW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 122,804 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 122,804 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 119,470 miles

Nearside 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)

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

corrosion n s rear wheel arch

Fail 14 Jun 2012 119,470 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside 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)

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

corrosion n s rear wheel arch

Pass 16 Jun 2011 110,110 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 112,752 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 108,134 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 103,278 miles

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

rear brakes slightly uneven

Fail 2 Jun 2008 103,186 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 5 Jun 2007 98,496 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 96,793 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

vehicle under tray adrift at rear

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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P409 WFW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P409 WFW, 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 P409 WFW registered?

P409 WFW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P409 WFW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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