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P43 WDG

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

244,006 mi
Last recorded244,006 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 WDG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 244,006 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 236,570 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 230,057 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 230,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 224,940 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 214,741 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 214,741 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 WDG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P43 WDG, 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 WDG registered?

P43 WDG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P43 WDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P43 WDG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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