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P434 WDE

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,033 mi
Last recorded121,033 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP434 WDE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 121,033 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four brake disks rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 121,000 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill end corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill end corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs pitted and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear under side has light corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills have light corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres old and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 120,854 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 120,778 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Door does not open from outside handle

Pass 25 Aug 2022 120,596 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 120,572 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 120,194 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 3 x rubber mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 120,194 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective 3 x rubber mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 119,998 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 119,640 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Mild corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 119,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Mild corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 119,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 117,988 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

TYRE CONDITION; tread worn close to legal limit > nearside rear.

Pass 28 Jul 2016 113,641 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 110,375 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 106,590 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 101,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 96,623 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 96,590 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 90,186 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2010 84,909 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 89,316 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 81,389 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 75,219 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 68,670 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 68,670 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 60,560 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 54,296 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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P434 WDE is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 P434 WDE, 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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P434 WDE is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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