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P422 UGK

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,134 mi
Last recorded116,134 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP422 UGK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 116,134 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 116,133 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2012 114,617 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 111,814 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 111,812 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 107,790 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 105,104 miles

Both front tyres worn and on the limit

Both number plates deteriorated

Front nearside outer c/v gatour loosing grease

Front offside link rod worn

Offside door mirror damaged

Rear nearside outer body sill corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2009 105,102 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres worn and on the limit

Both number plates deteriorated

Front nearside outer c/v gatour loosing grease

Front offside link rod worn

Offside door mirror damaged

Rear nearside outer body sill corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2008 102,363 miles

Both front steel brake pipes corroded

Engine oil leak

Front and rear number plates will soon need attention

Rear nearside outer body sill corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2007 99,121 miles

Engine oil leak

Front and rear number plates will soon need attention

Rear nearside tyre outer side wall damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2007 99,119 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Front and rear number plates will soon need attention

Rear nearside tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2006 96,889 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 96,886 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate

Pass 14 Sep 2005 91,116 miles

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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P422 UGK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P422 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 P422 UGK registered?

P422 UGK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P422 UGK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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