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P43 RWC

1997 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,990 mi
Last recorded115,990 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 RWC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2008 115,990 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 115,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 108,974 miles

inter mirror missing.

Fail 29 Jun 2007 108,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

chip in screen,crack os l\screen,r\No.delaminating,r\silencer corroded,r\steel b\pipes surface rust,underside,susp components suface rust,osf tyre close to min,osf l\arm front bush split.

Fail 13 Jul 2006 101,371 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear No. plate starting to delaminate,crack in os lower screen.

Pass 13 Jul 2006 101,371 miles

rear No. plate starting to delaminate,crack in os lower screen.

Pass 18 May 2005 89,434 miles

Crack in B zone o/s, rear no plate delaminating, f/indicator bulbs fading

Fail 18 May 2005

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P43 RWC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P43 RWC, 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 P43 RWC registered?

P43 RWC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P43 RWC safe to buy?

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