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P446 WGS

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,847 mi
Last recorded153,847 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP446 WGS
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 153,847 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 153,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 149,326 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 49,271 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 143,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 143,423 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front antiroll bar drop link ball joimts creak when suspension bounced .

Pass 27 Mar 2007 133,395 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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P446 WGS is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WGS, 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 P446 WGS registered?

P446 WGS is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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