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P427 WAD

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,197 mi
Last recorded73,197 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP427 WAD
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2008 73,197 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

os & ns front brake discs corroded.slight play front anti roll bar bushes.

tested wet engine pan fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2008 73,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tested wet engine pan fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2007 65,285 miles

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 13 Nov 2006 60,390 miles

engine pan fitted oil leak o/s/f wishbone rubber starting to split both front tyers worn on edges stone chip to windscreen

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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P427 WAD is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P427 WAD, 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 P427 WAD registered?

P427 WAD is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 6 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P427 WAD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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