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P425 WGG

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

75,851 mi
Last recorded75,851 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP425 WGG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 75,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 75,212 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 75,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 74,082 miles

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER EDGE WORN

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 72,786 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 71,841 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 70,476 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 69,180 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 68,131 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f trye edge scrubbing

Pass 8 Mar 2011 66,458 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 64,440 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 63,238 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 56,643 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 54,734 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 54,294 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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P425 WGG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P425 WGG, 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 P425 WGG registered?

P425 WGG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P425 WGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P425 WGG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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