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P427 WNP

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,194 mi
Last recorded127,194 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP427 WNP
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 127,194 miles

slight exhaust leaks

some play in o/s track rod end

Fail 26 Mar 2015 127,194 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight exhaust leaks

some play in o/s track rod end

Pass 1 Apr 2014 123,143 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear coil springs corroding

corrosion not through all skins n/s/r wheel arch + n/s/r door shut + outer sills + n/s inner sill

front brake discs very thin

front to rear brake pipe corroding by fuel tank

n/s/r suspension arm damaged

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar bush

vehicle emitting white smoke

Pass 4 Apr 2013 115,153 miles

n/s mirror broken

small cut o/s/f link pin dust cover

Fail 27 Mar 2013 115,149 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s mirror broken

Pass 28 Mar 2012 109,694 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 104,124 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

corrosion not through all skins outer sills + n/s inner sill + rear floors + rear inner wheel arches

front brake discs + pads thin

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

Fail 28 Mar 2011 104,121 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear coil springs corroding

corrosion not through all skins outer sills + n/s inner sill + rear floors + rear inner wheel arches

front brake discs + pads thin

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

Pass 30 Mar 2010 98,383 miles

corrosion not through all skins outer sills + rear floor pans + rear inner wheel arches

front brake pads thin

Pass 16 Mar 2009 92,848 miles

corrosion not through all skins outer sills + rear inner wheel arches

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 16 Mar 2009 92,847 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion not through all skins outer sills + rear inner wheel arches

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 20 Mar 2008 87,742 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear anti roll bar drop link bushes heavily split

corrosion not through all skins both outer sills

Pass 21 Mar 2007 82,623 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 73,465 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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P427 WNP is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WNP, 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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P427 WNP is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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