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P42 WWV

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,859 mi
Last recorded74,859 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 WWV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 74,859 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 74,859 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 67,843 miles

front brake dices slightly worn

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 58,394 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs badly pitted

Pass 10 Feb 2010 48,691 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 48,691 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 40,305 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 35,478 miles

rear brakes slightly uneven.

Pass 6 Feb 2007 31,747 miles

Offside front suspension lower arm pivot bushes poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2006 29,781 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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P42 WWV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P42 WWV, 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 P42 WWV registered?

P42 WWV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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