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P446 TWK

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,324 mi
Last recorded124,324 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP446 TWK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 124,324 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 124,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 118,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 118,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 113,918 miles

n/s/r tyre at 2mm, n/s/f tyre at 3mm

Fail 19 May 2008 113,903 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r tyre at 2mm, n/s/f tyre at 3mm

Fail 24 Apr 2007 105,565 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S/F wishbone bushes slightly perished.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 105,565 miles

O/S/F wishbone bushes slightly perished.

Pass 8 May 2006 97,517 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 97,517 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust fouling body

n/s/r brake reading low but overall reading passed

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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P446 TWK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P446 TWK, 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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P446 TWK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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